West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has pledged to create 425,000 new jobs and training opportunities over the next four years – driven by his ambitious plan for the rate of economic growth in the region to leapfrog London between now and 2030.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has unveiled plans for a massive global ‘Tech’ festival – and predicted that the region’s booming innovators can help it overtake London in terms of growth.
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) carried out by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce provides a valuable barometer of its members’ views, and the latest results show encouraging signs around business confidence.
Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created in Bilston, when 15 acres of brownfield land is transformed into a new employment site, including industrial and distribution warehouse buildings.
Last week’s Autumn Statement signalled a significant shift in power in the UK. For the West Midlands, it delivered not only announcements that will help supercharge our economy, but also a fundamental change in how this region will be run – putting the future in our own hands.
Last Summer, the eyes of the world were on us as we hosted the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – and we delivered in spectacular style. Just over a year later, we’ve all seen the deeply disturbing news that Birmingham City Council has issued a Section 114 Notice.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street is urging Great Barr people to take advantage of an opportunity to get free job training – in the biggest scheme of its kind in the country.
In the West Midlands, we know how improving skills can help build a strong economy. Before the pandemic struck, we were growing faster than any other part of the UK outside London. We had record jobs numbers and were setting records for housebuilding and productivity.
