What Andy Burnham can learn about devolution from Britain’s Victorian industrial cities
Andy Burnham’s central vision is for a devolved system of local government that promotes economic growth and fosters…
Mayor visits Tipton estate to see how investment is improving local lives
Life is getting better for hundreds of residents living in a close-knit community in Tipton thanks to help they are getting to cut the…
WMCA renews partnership with Naidex to champion disabled voices across the West Midlands
Naidex, the UK’s leading event for disability, accessibility and independent living, is delighted to announce the renewal of…
Opportunity for Birmingham and Solihull residents to speak to Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands
Residents of Birmingham and Solihull will get the chance to ask Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands,…
Chef returns to his roots to give young people chance to kickstart their culinary career
A locally trained chef, who returned to his roots to launch an inspirational community-based culinary school for young people, has been recognised at this year’s Adult Learner Awards. Birmingham-born Adam Pickett enjoyed a successful career…
Tram named in honour of light rail industry giant
A Midland Metro tram was today (Thursday July 2) named after Birmingham-born Geoffrey Claydon, the man who played…
Mayor tours The Tea Factory
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has been given a first look inside The Tea Factory –…
The top five FM challenges facing UK councils right now
Here, SFG20 outlines the five biggest facilities management pressures for councils and the practical steps they can take…
Ukraine and Russia trade strikes as Kyiv inches closer to EU membership
Kyiv and Moscow traded strikes overnight and into Saturday morning, local authorities said, with multiple people injured in…
500 days to go until Birmingham 2027 ITS World Congress transport technology conference
The Mayor of the West Midlands says there is “no better place” than Birmingham’s NEC for the world’s…