West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says a £30 million project to restore rail services to Aldridge for the first time in almost 60 years have taken a major step forward after securing Government backing.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says designs for a Sprint rapid bus route in Walsall will now avoid the need to cut down trees on the A34 Birmingham Road.
Life can be stressful. In the wake of the pandemic, and with the pressures of the cost of living, many are feeling the pressures of modern life. Sometimes, we all need a little help.
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.
The sale of the Gracechurch Shopping Centre represents a ‘huge opportunity’ to unlock new investment in Sutton Coldfield’s town centre, says West Midlands Mayor Andy Street.
The bull is coming home. Final preparations are now being made to welcome the star of last year’s Commonwealth Games to Birmingham’s bustling New Street station. Once in place on the station’s futuristic concourse the iconic beast will greet the visitors who are now coming to our region.
Last year, businesses faced a massive rise in energy costs. The Government acted swiftly, subsidising business to the tune of £6 billion throughout the winter.