£50m Fund Secured to Support Midlands Firms Transitioning to Electric Vehicle Production Thursday, February 26, 2026 investment electricvehicles westmidlands automotive transformation manufacturing funding evmarket innovation supplychain A significant new fund aimed at helping West Midlands companies in the electric vehicle (EV) sector transform their operations has received official backing. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board has … Read More
Thousands of EV Charging Points Set to Transform West Midlands Streets Thursday, February 26, 2026 ev westmidlands chargingpoints electricvehicles sustainability transport infrastructure coventry walsall governance A £14.5 million scheme to install thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the West Midlands has received approval from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board. The initiative aims to … Read More
Midlands Borough Among Most Affordable for First-Time Home Buyers Thursday, February 26, 2026 sandwell midlands westmidlands firsttimebuyers affordablehousing birmingham propertymarket commutertown lloydsbank houseprices First-time buyers are increasingly turning to Sandwell, a borough in the West Midlands, to purchase affordable homes and get onto the property ladder. According to a recent study by Lloyds Bank, Sandwell ranks second … Read More
Public Urged to Call 999 if They Spot Birmingham Robbery Suspect Wednesday, February 25, 2026 robbery suspect birmingham police westmidlands abraobaptista crimestoppers emergency public appeal West Midlands Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Abrao Baptista, a 24-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a robbery in Birmingham. The police are actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. … Read More
New 'Tram-Style' Electric Buses Approved for A34 and A45 'Priority Routes' to Reduce Journey Times Wednesday, February 25, 2026 sprint electric westmidlands transport buses a34 a45 publictransport infrastructure accessibility sport The West Midlands Combined Authority has taken a significant step forward in the long-planned Sprint bus project by approving the purchase of 24 tram-style electric buses. This investment aims to revolutionize travel along … Read More
West Midlands India Trade Mission Aims to Boost Jobs and Strengthen Economic Ties Tuesday, February 24, 2026 westmidlands india trademission economy investment tourism manufacturing technology automotive ukindiatrade A trade mission to India presents a significant opportunity for economic growth in the West Midlands, according to regional leaders. The success of this initiative, they emphasize, hinges on how effectively it is executed. … Read More