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City throws hat into the ring to bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham is announcing its intention to officially enter the race to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 and those looking to bring the global sporting event to the city are calling on the entire region to get behind the bid. With the full support of Birmingham City Council, the Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP, the […]

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Mayoral West Midlands Combined Authority consultation closing soon

People have until this Sunday to submit their responses to the consultation on a future elected Mayor for the West Midlands Combined Authority. The Mayoral West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Functions Scheme consultation will close at midnight on Sunday August 21. Proposals in the scheme, including the functions of the Mayoral WMCA, are set out […]

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Mayoral West Midlands Combined Authority consultation begins

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A consultation on the Mayoral West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Functions Scheme starts on Monday 4 July at 9:00am until midnight on Sunday 21 August.

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First day for WMCA

Remembering the late Cllr Darren Cooper as the combined authority ( @WestMids_CA ) comes into force #localgovhttps://t.co/svSLYed4mP — Bham City Council (@BhamCityCouncil) June 17, 2016 The order officially creating the West Midlands Combined Authority came into force today. Councillor Bob Sleigh, Chair of the Shadow Combined Authority, said: “Today is the culmination of a lot […]

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Positive response to WMCA survey

There were over 1900 responses to the survey that will help government decide whether it is appropriate to form a West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

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Consultation starts for West Midlands Combined Authority

The emerging West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is consulting on its proposed role and functions.

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Exciting year ahead for incoming West Midlands Combined Authority

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Leaders in the West Midlands are confident the region’s emerging Combined Authority will prosper in 2016, as plans to deliver on the proposed devolution agreement with government start to take shape. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) launched its Statement of Intent at the beginning of July and last month Leaders celebrated a proposed agreement […]

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