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
Major Plan to Build New Birmingham Bus Station Sets Aggressive but Realistic Timeline Wednesday, February 25, 2026 birmingham busdepot wmca franchising transport investment planning infrastructure delays budget Concerns have emerged over potential cost increases and delays in constructing a new bus depot in Birmingham. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Investment Board has approved the business justification for … Read More
New Birmingham Depot to Boost West Midlands Bus Network Overhaul Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham bus depot franchising wmca westmidlands publictransport investment competition infrastructure sport A new bus depot is set to be constructed in Birmingham as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) ambitious strategy to take control of the region’s bus network. The proposed East Birmingham Depot, located … Read More
The Future of Over 160 West Midlands Transport Projects Becomes Clearer Thursday, January 22, 2026 transport funding westmidlands wmca infrastructure projects review development metro localgovernment The future of more than 160 transport projects across the West Midlands is set to become clearer in the coming months as the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) progresses with the Rosewell Review. This comprehensive … Read More
Calls for Increased Rail Services as New West Midlands Stations Prepare to Open Tuesday, January 20, 2026 westmidlands railservices connectivity wmca wmre publictransport economicgrowth railwaystations urbantransport infrastructure sport Leaders across the West Midlands are calling for an expansion of rail services to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the region. This appeal comes as new stations in Birmingham and beyond are set to open, … Read More