West Midlands Combined Authority Archives - The Solihull Observer

4^th Jun, 2026

West Midlands Combined Authority100 posts

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2026

£50m handed to West Midlands for innovation projects

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2026

Region's developers called on to apply for funding

NEWS 9^th Mar, 2026

Review praises WMCA's ambition

NEWS 8^th Mar, 2026

Chance to roll up sleeves and get stuck in with nature projects across West Midlands

NEWS 2^nd Mar, 2026

Hundreds of young people supported into work thanks to Youth Trailblazer fund

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2026

Nominations open for fourth West Midlands Adult Learning Awards

NEWS 24^th Feb, 2026

West Midlands Mayor launches five-year climate change plan

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2026

WMCA welcomes new chief executive

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2026

Funding to fix potholes set to double across West Midlands

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2026

Fleet of 2,000 e-scooters and bikes coming to West Midlands

NEWS 20^th Jan, 2026

£1m boost to tackle homelessness in region

NEWS 11^th Jan, 2026

Have your say on plans to upgrade Solihull cycle route

NEWS 28^th Dec, 2025

Cycling and walking route get £36m boost

NEWS 13^th Dec, 2025

Line-up for West Midlands Business Festival 2026 announced

NEWS 9^th Dec, 2025

West Midlands' wildlife to get helping hand thanks to new scheme

NEWS 28^th Nov, 2025

Transport safety officers awarded White Ribbon Accreditation

NEWS 26^th Nov, 2025

16,000 opportunities for young people to get on career ladder

NEWS 23^rd Nov, 2025

Landlords warned to expect 'tough consequences' if fail to comply with no-fault eviction law change

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2025

Community project to support North Solihull residents

NEWS 20^th Oct, 2025

Opportunity to take your training to the next stage

NEWS 20^th Oct, 2025

£75m construction skills package announced by West Midlands Mayor

NEWS 9^th Oct, 2025

West Midlands businesses get access to world-class medical research in new deal

NEWS 7^th Oct, 2025

Night-time Economy Commission ready to give region a boost

NEWS 1^st Oct, 2025

Plan launched to speed up removal of unsafe cladding from region’s tower blocks

NEWS 17^th Sep, 2025

West Midlands Mayor looks to revitalise region's night-life economy

NEWS 12^th Sep, 2025

Funding for more social and affordable houses in Acocks Green

NEWS 4^th Aug, 2025

Business Festival set for return to West Midlands for second year

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2025

Work to create blueprint for new homes and businesses in West Midlands begins

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2025

West Midlands Mayor pledges to expand walking and cycling routes

NEWS 11^th Jul, 2025

Aspiring young storytellers take part in screenwriting project with BBC Studios

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2025

£120m business and tourism boost for West Midlands

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2025

Transport fund will improve journey for all across West Midlands

NEWS 9^th Jun, 2025

Thousands of lives improved thanks to Community Fund - says West Midlands Mayor

NEWS 3^rd Jun, 2025

MP slams 8.6 per cent bus fare hike across West Midlands

NEWS 1^st Jun, 2025

RSPB Nature Prescriptions come to the West Midlands

NEWS 24^th May, 2025

Hundreds more families to get safe and affordable homes after region handed more powers and funding

NEWS 21^st May, 2025

Move to bring buses under public control is given the green light

NEWS 19^th May, 2025

Solihull Council to receive funds to fill potholes

NEWS 10^th May, 2025

Thousands of residents upskilled as Mayor tackles unemployment in the region

NEWS 4^th May, 2025

Thousands more EV charging points to be installed across the West Midlands

NEWS 1^st May, 2025

More traffic cameras to be installed on region's roads in bid to reduce speeding drivers

NEWS 28^th Apr, 2025

More than 5,000 people given apprenticeship training across West Midlands

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2025

West Midlands families to save on fuel after region gets control of funds

NEWS 19^th Apr, 2025

New scheme to help get unemployed youngsters into work

NEWS 24^th Apr, 2025

Knowle butchers opens third shop thanks to funding

NEWS 13^th Apr, 2025

Unwrapping the future of esports in the West Midlands

West Midlands culture and creative deal signed at Solihull's esports event

NEWS 3^rd Apr, 2025

Midlands Mayors commit to delivering change

NEWS 29^th Mar, 2025

Solihull’s low carbon Energy Network gets backing from the National Wealth Fund

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2025

Colebridge Trust gets West Midlands Mayor's backing

NEWS 10^th Mar, 2025

Thousands of mould-infested homes across region fixed

NEWS 30^th Nov, 2023

The hunt is on for the next generation of policy makers

NEWS 5^th Mar, 2025

New scheme launched to tackle youth unemployment

NEWS 3^rd Mar, 2025

Solihull has higher life expectancy compared to rest of region - says WMCA data

NEWS 2^nd Mar, 2025

Solihull business reaching international horizons thanks to funds

NEWS 1^st Mar, 2025

West Midlands AI road safety technology claims global award

NEWS 25^th Feb, 2025

Sur-really good line up for Solihull's exhibition

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2025

New website helps residents and businesses track air pollution levels

NEWS 25^th Feb, 2025

West Midlands Mayor secures extra £8m road repair cash – enough to fill 88,000 potholes

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2025

More cycle routes and safer crossings on the cards after £21m funding for region

NEWS 19^th Feb, 2025

Solihull residents have chance to quiz West Midlands Mayor

NEWS 18^th Feb, 2025

Region's £50.5million levy helps almost 5,000 apprentices

NEWS 12^th Feb, 2025

Solihull ready to welcome first RLCS arena event of 2025

NEWS 4^th Feb, 2025

West Midlands Mayor reveals plans to cut energy bills for thousands

NEWS 2^nd Feb, 2025

Experts coming together to transform lives of West Midlands residents

NEWS 30^th Jan, 2025

New commissioners appointed to improve road safety and active travel in West Midlands

NEWS 28^th Jan, 2025

Sheldon set to be home to 'ultra-fast' EV charging station

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2025

Alison Hammond gives advice to Birmingham Hippodrome apprentices

26^th Jan, 2025

Nominations open for third West Midlands Adult Learning Awards

NEWS 26^th Jan, 2025

Solihull celebrates borough's pioneering surrealist artist during exhibition

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2025

Thousands get jobs training under Mayor's plans to upskill region

NEWS 31^st Dec, 2024

Opinions sought on franchising West Midlands bus network

NEWS 21^st Nov, 2024

West Midlands set to gets £50m to improve buses

NEWS 19^th Nov, 2024

Double delight for West Midlands road safety technology project

NEWS 13^th Nov, 2024

West Midlands Road Safety Action Plan revealed

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2024

A million free bus journeys taken under try-before-you-buy scheme

NEWS 31^st Oct, 2024

Rocket League Championship Series comes to Solihull

NEWS 29^th Oct, 2024

Works complete to improve standards at more than 600 social homes in Solihull

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2024

Solihull Council seeks views on Knowle to Solihull Active Travel Scheme

NEWS 15^th Oct, 2024

Community groups get funding boost to help residents

NEWS 10^th Oct, 2024

West Midlands Combined Authority boss appointed new rail role

NEWS 10^th Oct, 2024

Ex-Mayor becomes chair at Birmingham Rep

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2024

Thousands flock to enjoy Solihull's Fresh Air Theatre festival

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2024

Views sought on bus route plans

NEWS 1^st Oct, 2024

Free travel to help new job starters

NEWS 30^th Sep, 2024

Funding secured to create carbon-busting plans in Chelmsley Wood

NEWS 20^th Sep, 2024

West Midlands Mayor sets out four-point plan for region

NEWS 8^th Sep, 2024

NEC to host world’s largest transport technology conference and exhibition

NEWS 3^rd Sep, 2024

Smart sensor trial to improve road safety begins on A34

NEWS 25^th Aug, 2024

Skills bootcamps for 100 new nursery workers across West Midlands

NEWS 4^th Aug, 2024

Live in Solihull? Have your say on arts and culture

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2024

West Midlands bus service could soon be under local control

NEWS 21^st Jul, 2024

Solihull parks come alive this summer with more than 40 free events

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2024

This summer please continue to help combat homelessness in Solihull

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2024

Youth jobs on mayor’s agenda as new plan is unveiled

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2024

Solihull projects handed thousands from Commonwealth Games legacy fund

21^st Jun, 2024

Plays, dance and music take centre stage in Solihull's parks

NEWS 19^th Jun, 2024

New West Midlands Deputy Mayor appointed

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2024

Free support event for Solihull businesses and entrepreneurs

NEWS 31^st May, 2024

Region's cultural and creative industries get £15m boost