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The West Midlands’ bold plan to revitalise night-time economy
A new vision to transform the West Midlands into one of the UK’s most vibrant, safe and accessible regions after dark has been unveiled by Mayor...
Dan Benn Tue, 06/02/2026 - 10:39West Midlands Mayor launches UK’s largest Mayoral Development Corporation
The Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, has launched Britain’s biggest and most powerful Mayoral Development Corporation, marking a major...
Dan Benn Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:05Record £50m innovation deal to back new generation of tech pioneers in West Midlands
West Midlands Combined Authority has announced the region’s biggest ever innovation deal, with a landmark £50 million government investment to...
Dan Benn Tue, 03/24/2026 - 10:15Opportunities for young people as Mayor launches Building Growth Action Plan
The Mayor of the West Midlands has unveiled a major new strategy to turn the region’s construction boom into a springboard for 12,000 young people...
Dan Benn Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:19New railway stations to reconnect communities across the West Midlands
Five new railway stations across the West Midlands are set to open to passengers within weeks, completing a £185 million project designed to reconnect...
Dan Benn Fri, 03/13/2026 - 10:18Work restarts on social housing scheme after £1m regional investment
Work has restarted on a stalled social housing development in Walsall following a £1 million investment from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s re...
Dan Benn Wed, 02/25/2026 - 10:20Supporting young people into work across the West Midlands
More than 800 unemployed young people across the West Midlands have already received personalised support through a £5 million Youth Trailblazer...
Dan Benn Mon, 02/23/2026 - 10:28West Midlands climate plan warns of £600m economic risk without urgent action
The West Midlands could face more than £600 million a year in economic losses within the next decade if action is not taken to improve climate...
Dan Benn Wed, 02/18/2026 - 10:00£50 million approved to accelerate transport upgrades in Birmingham
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Regional transport leaders have approved £50 million of early funding to accelerate design, planning and business case development for major transport...
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Leisure as a strategic asset for healthier communities
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2025 Online Conferences
In partnership with our community of public sector leaders responsible for procurement and strategy across local authorities and the wider public sector, we’ve devised a collaborative calendar of conferences and events for leaders of industry to listen, learn and collaborate through engaging and immersive conversation.
All our conferences are CPD accredited, which means you can gain points to advance your career by attending our online conferences. Also, the contents are available on demand so you can re-watch at your convenience.
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Webinar - EV charging maintenance and future-proofing: delivering for current and future demand 2025
The panel of experts and local authorities discuss everything you need to know about the EV charging infrastructure process after rollout: maintenance, operations, availability and uptime, and futureproofing and learn more about making sure the EV charge points in your local authority are serving the community to the highest standards.
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Digitalisation of the Public Sector 2025
The UK tech sector is projected to grow by £41.5 billion by 2025, creating 678,000 jobs. Councils spend £1-2 billion on IT annually, much of it on outdated systems. How can these funds drive real transformation and ensure staff are equipped for new tech?
