Local News and Updates
- 18th November 2022
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) was today (Thursday Nov 17) recognised alongside 121 cities across the globe for its bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the pressures of a challenging global economic situation.
- 18th November 2022
A new award scheme dedicated to recognising the excellence of those protecting, restoring, and enhancing the West Midlands’ natural environment is now open for nominations.
- 18th November 2022
An innovative scheme set up by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to fund apprenticeship training for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is within touching distance of its £40m target.
- 18th November 2022
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, was in Bangladesh today following his weeklong trade mission to neighbouring India.
- 17th November 2022
A new research study has set out the potential impacts of climate change on businesses, infrastructure and people’s health in the West Midlands in the decades ahead.
- 17th November 2022
Young adult carers at Solihull Sixth Form College have been receiving the support of Sutton Coldfield YMCA this term.
- 17th November 2022
Adults across the West Midlands who want to improve their maths skills and boost their career prospects will be able to sign up for free flexible courses under the new Multiply scheme.
- 8th November 2022
An Erdington school has joined forces with Aston Villa’s Academy to provide schoolboy footballers with the chance to balance a full-time education with their football development.
- 8th November 2022
The West Midlands has been awarded more than £1 million of funding to help people right across the region keep warm and well this winter as energy bills continue to rise.
- 3rd November 2022
Bus services are more reliable and average journey times up to 22% quicker along two key Birmingham commuter routes following the introduction of Sprint bus priority measures earlier this year.