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Task Force vows to help breathe new life into town centres
06/06/2019
Task Force vows to help breathe new life into town centres
A fundamental rethink of the West Midlands’ town centres is needed to reverse their fortunes and drive changes that benefit the region
Great entertainment this July for all the family
06/06/2019
Great entertainment this July for all the family
An exciting month of events to showcase the fantastic entertainment offer in City of Wolverhampton
Andy Street: Overhaul business rates system to save struggling high streets
04/06/2019
Andy Street: Overhaul business rates system to save struggling high streets
Andy Street has today called for a wholesale review of Britain’s business rates system in an attempt to save struggling high streets.
New city businesses Aim for Gold at Molineux launch
04/06/2019
New city businesses Aim for Gold at Molineux launch
More than 40 City of Wolverhampton businesses became the latest to join the Aim for Gold business growth programme
City homelessness prevention work set for boost
03/06/2019
City homelessness prevention work set for boost
Work to prevent homelessness in the City of Wolverhampton is set to receive a £718,000 boost.
TfWM’s Future Mobility expert nominated for national award
03/06/2019
TfWM’s Future Mobility expert nominated for national award
Mike Waters, director of policy, strategy and innovation at Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), has been nominated for a national award for his role in the £20m Future Mobility project.
New West Midlands Combined Authority Board portfolios announced
31/05/2019
New West Midlands Combined Authority Board portfolios announced
Andy Street has today announced the new top team to continue to drive the West Midlands forward.
The WMCA unveils £25m boost for adult skills
31/05/2019
The WMCA unveils £25m boost for adult skills
Thousands of adults will benefit from better skills and jobs thanks to a £25m training boost in the West Midlands.
New National Centre for Construction Excellence to open in Wolverhampton
28/05/2019
New National Centre for Construction Excellence to open in Wolverhampton
A new national centre for construction excellence will be built in Wolverhampton, it has been announced.
All Aboard For Metro's 20th Birthday
28/05/2019
All Aboard For Metro's 20th Birthday
It’s party time for West Midlands Metro as the network celebrates its 20th birthday
Year 6 Pupils get a Taste of Career Opportunities
28/05/2019
Year 6 Pupils get a Taste of Career Opportunities
Black Country LEP connects businesses and pupils
£6.8m for Midlands-wide workplace mental health pilot
27/05/2019
£6.8m for Midlands-wide workplace mental health pilot
West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) Thrive team and partners are celebrating news of a £6.8m Midlands Engine award for a workplace mental health pilot.
High streets to benefit from £62 million heritage boost
24/05/2019
High streets to benefit from £62 million heritage boost
New funding will bring old buildings back into use and turn them into offices, housing and creative spaces.
New £2 million local fund announced at West Midlands’ first Cycling Summit
23/05/2019
New £2 million local fund announced at West Midlands’ first Cycling Summit
A £2 million fund has been launched to help communities make their streets safer and encourage more cycling and walking.
Pitchfest 2019 Now Open: Refer a Business!
23/05/2019
Pitchfest 2019 Now Open: Refer a Business!
Boost your business’ profile and increase your chances of winning investment through Pitchfest 2019.
Green light given for new homes on former industrial site in Wolverhampton
22/05/2019
Green light given for new homes on former industrial site in Wolverhampton
A former industrial site is to be transformed with the construction of 151 much-needed new homes, thanks in part to a £770,000 grant from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).