‘I will win a Creative Arts Devolution Deal to put West Midlands arts centre stage,’ pledges Andy Street Thursday, 25 April, 2024 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street wants to raise the curtain on a new era for culture in the region, by agreeing a groundbreaking Creative Arts Devolution Deal with the Government. And the Mayor – who has secured tens of millions of pounds for the arts – said taking control of the region’s cultural funding could help protect the sector from financial risks such as Birmingham City Council’s... Articles
Andy Street’s Housing Plan 30th March 2024 Andy Street’s Housing Plan for the West Midlands is an ambitious and comprehensive blueprint for providing the homes our region needs, while generating jobs... Articles
Developing near transport links will get housebuilding on the move, says Andy Street 29th March 2024 Thriving new communities could spring up along the region’s growing transport network, under innovative plans from West Midlands Mayor Andy Street. The Mayor... Articles
Andy Street pledges to spark Social Housebuilding Revolution and triple the amount of social homes built in the West Midlands 27th March 2024 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has laid out his blueprint to triple the number of social homes built across the West Midlands. The ambitious plan would be the... Local News
Andy Street pledges to ‘get tough’ to free up more derelict sites for developers 26th March 2024 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has vowed to seek new powers to block controversial Green Belt developments – and reclaim even more derelict industrial sites... Local News
Andy Street: Investing in Careers Advice inspires individuals, lifts communities and boosts the economy 26th March 2024 Since I became Mayor of the West Midlands, I have worked hard to improve the opportunities available to people across the region. Whether that’s generating 100... Articles
‘I will fund 40 dedicated careers advisors in the region’s most challenged schools’ pledges Mayor Andy Street 22nd March 2024 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has today pledged to fund 40 full-time careers advisors in schools serving the region’s most challenged communities. He said,... Local News
Andy Street: We are investing in skills and training, driven by input from business 22nd February 2024 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... Articles
Millions earmarked for revamp of Gracechurch to kickstart new era for Town Centre 20th February 2024 A long-awaited revamp of the Gracechurch Centre is set to start soon, after Mayor Andy Street secured around £10million in funding to facilitate the scheme. The... Local News
Mayor welcomes decision to save Great Barr green belt site from developers 15th February 2024 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed a decision to throw out controversial plans to build on cherished green space in Great Barr, saying ‘we don’t need... Local News