Major Overhaul of West Midlands Transport Funding Set to Deliver Maximum Community Benefits Saturday, February 21, 2026 westmidlands transport funding rosewellreview infrastructure investment governance projects communities economy Transport leaders in the West Midlands are optimistic that a comprehensive redesign of funding strategies for major infrastructure projects will yield the greatest benefits for local communities. The West Midlands Combined … Read More
£50 Million Fund to Accelerate Growth of West Midlands Electric Vehicle Industry Saturday, February 21, 2026 electricvehicles westmidlands automotive funding evindustry investment jobs innovation supplychain government A substantial £50 million fund has been launched to support automotive businesses in the West Midlands as they compete in the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market. The West Midlands Supplier Readiness and Transformation … Read More
Walsall Council to Approve £1m Payment and 125-Year Lease for New £50m Free School on Reedswood Park Woodland Friday, February 6, 2026 walsall education woodland lease council school development environment funding planning Walsall Council is poised to approve a significant investment next week, granting a 125-year lease of 13.7 acres of Reedswood Park woodland for the construction of a new £50 million secondary free school. Alongside the lease … Read More
Teachers 'Prepared to Keep Fighting' Amid Birmingham Strike Over Job Cuts Friday, January 23, 2026 birmingham strike teachers redundancy education neu atlp funding protest schools Teachers in Birmingham are resolute in their determination to continue striking amid a growing dispute over job cuts. Yesterday, January 22, around Victoria Square, up to 100 school staff members threatened with redundancy … Read More
The Future of Over 160 West Midlands Transport Projects Becomes Clearer Thursday, January 22, 2026 transport funding westmidlands wmca infrastructure projects review development metro localgovernment The future of more than 160 transport projects across the West Midlands is set to become clearer in the coming months as the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) progresses with the Rosewell Review. This comprehensive … Read More
'Disgusting' £150,000 Dudley town centre revamp dominated by pigeons and antisocial behaviour Thursday, January 22, 2026 dudley market revamp pigeons antisocial council traders hygiene community funding Dudley Council’s £150,000 makeover of the town centre market, launched in April 2025, aimed to create a vibrant hub for visitors and boost local businesses. The transformation replaced traditional stalls with new … Read More