As the festive season arrives and the longer nights draw in, the wonderful sun-lit success of last summer’s Birmingham Commonwealth Games suddenly seems a million years ago.
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.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says Solihull is joining the ‘retrofit’ revolution - making older homes warmer and more eco-friendly while helping residents cut their energy bills.
One of the things I have set out to do as Mayor of the West Midlands is build a world-class transport system for our region, and Digbeth has often found itself at the centre of this ambition.
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, has welcomed news that a 690 home scheme will be built on old industrial land in Coventry – saying it will help protect cherished open spaces from being developed.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has assured Darlaston residents that construction of their new railway station is back on track, after a deal was struck with a new contractor.
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 investment and skills. However, one fundamental issue has significantly worsened during that time – crime.
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 worked hard to ensure the Black Country and the wider West Midlands is at the forefront of the green revolution.
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 with a new contractor.