‘I will keep an iron grip on our region’s finances - but Labour could cost you dearly’ warns Andy Street Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 Andy Street has vowed that ‘financial competence’ will remain at the heart of everything he does if he is re-elected as West Midlands Mayor – as he promised to bring in billions more in investment, while not costing residents a penny in tax. The Mayor’s pledge came as new research showed that UNCOSTED and UNFUNDED promises made by Labour candidate Richard Parker could cost Tax Payers a staggering... Articles
Andy Street: Mayor should be given powers over Police to stop West Midlands’ rising crime figures 8th November 2023 Since I became Mayor of my home region, the West Midlands has enjoyed a sense of real renewal, addressing long-standing challenges in housing, transport... Articles
Andy Street: Black Country businesses are getting behind our region’s push to net zero 6th November 2023 As the defining issue of our time, we face tremendously tough decisions on how to tackle climate change. As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, we have... Local News
Building of Willenhall’s new railway station is back on track, says Mayor Andy Street 2nd November 2023 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has assured Willenhall residents that construction of their two new railway station is back on track, after a deal was struck... Local News
Andy Street: Hundreds back campaign to protect our much-loved pubs 25th October 2023 Pubs have always been a key part of the cultural life of Birmingham and the West Midlands. In this column, I want to tell you about a brilliant scheme that is... Articles
Andy Street: Why I am not giving up on high speed rail 10th October 2023 As someone who fought tooth and nail to keep HS2 on track, last week’s decision to shelve the project from Birmingham to Manchester was very disappointing... Articles
Volunteers have brought Walsall bus station to life, says West Midlands Mayor Andy Street 6th October 2023 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed funding that will mean a vital Walsall drop-in centre will remain open. The community drop-in centre, based at... Local News
New Great Barr plan can help open up cross-city travel, says Mayor Andy Street 3rd October 2023 New Great Barr plan can help open up cross-city travel, says Mayor Andy Street West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says a pioneering new bus service being launched... Local News
Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall set to receive £1 million cash injection 3rd October 2023 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed news that Sutton Coldfield’s historic Town Hall is set to receive a ‘game-changing’ cash injection of up to... Local News
Andy Street: I can’t wait to join the celebrations when Brum’s St Patrick’s Day Parade returns 23rd September 2023 It’s coming back! The St Patrick's Day parade is set to return after a five-year hiatus next year, and I wanted to use my column this month to congratulate and... Articles