Major Plan to Build New Birmingham Bus Station Sets Aggressive but Realistic Timeline Wednesday, February 25, 2026 birmingham busdepot wmca franchising transport investment planning infrastructure delays budget Concerns have emerged over potential cost increases and delays in constructing a new bus depot in Birmingham. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Investment Board has approved the business justification for … Read More
New Birmingham Depot to Boost West Midlands Bus Network Overhaul Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham bus depot franchising wmca westmidlands publictransport investment competition infrastructure sport A new bus depot is set to be constructed in Birmingham as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) ambitious strategy to take control of the region’s bus network. The proposed East Birmingham Depot, located … 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
Calls for Increased Rail Services as New West Midlands Stations Prepare to Open Tuesday, January 20, 2026 westmidlands railservices connectivity wmca wmre publictransport economicgrowth railwaystations urbantransport infrastructure sport Leaders across the West Midlands are calling for an expansion of rail services to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the region. This appeal comes as new stations in Birmingham and beyond are set to open, … Read More
Dramatic Edgbaston Stadium Transformation Takes Major Leap Forward Wednesday, December 17, 2025 edgbaston stadium cricket redevelopment radisson hotel warwickshire ashes birmingham wmca sport The transformation of Edgbaston Stadium has reached an exciting milestone with the start of demolition on the historic Raglan and Priory Stands. This marks the next phase of the ambitious £46 million Masterplan redevelopment … Read More
'Important moment' - West Midlands Transport Budget Deficit Largely Closed Wednesday, November 19, 2025 westmidlands transport budget finance wmca deficit levy metro localauthorities funding The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has made significant progress in addressing a major budget shortfall in its transport network funding. Originally projected to be nearly £120 million for the 2026/27 fiscal year, … Read More