£8 Million Boost for Kingshurst Regeneration to Transform Solihull’s Most Deprived Area Thursday, July 16, 2026 kingshurst solihull regeneration wmca housing community health investment affordable development An £8 million funding boost is set to accelerate the transformation of Kingshurst, one of Solihull’s most deprived areas. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Investment Board is being recommended to approve the grant … Read More
Bosses Defend Dudley Metro Delays as Opening Date Remains Uncertain Thursday, June 25, 2026 dudley metro delay wmca transport tram testing commissioning autumn infrastructure Delays to the much-anticipated tram service extension to Dudley have been described by transport bosses as “regrettable but normal,” amid ongoing testing challenges. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) … Read More
West Midlands mayor scrutiny overhaul criticised as 'Orwellian' amidst funding and accountability concerns Tuesday, June 16, 2026 wmca scrutiny westmidlands mayor transparency accountability transport budget governance councillors Calls for stronger accountability and critical scrutiny of major projects in the West Midlands have sparked debate following the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board’s decision to reform its oversight structures. The … Read More
‘Substantial assurance’ over major plan to completely transform West Midlands' bus network Tuesday, April 21, 2026 westmidlands busreform franchising publictransport wmca audit governance transit transportpolicy infrastructure sport Auditors have expressed strong confidence in the management of the West Midlands' ambitious plan to overhaul its bus network. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee is set to … Read More
Millions Committed to Combat Homelessness and Rough Sleeping in the West Midlands Tuesday, March 24, 2026 homelessness roughsleeping westmidlands funding housing supportservices prevention accommodation wmca taskforce Over the next three years, the West Midlands will benefit from millions of pounds in funding dedicated to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping. This investment aims to build on the progress made in recent years and … Read More
£1.3m Bid Approved to Demolish Cradley Heath Community Centre for Housing Development Friday, March 20, 2026 sandwell cradleyheath communitycentre demolition housingdevelopment brownfield regeneration wmca infrastructure localgovernment Sandwell Council is set to submit a £1.3 million bid to the government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund to demolish the former Cradley Heath Community Centre and create space for approximately 13 new homes. This proposal gained … Read More