‘I will win a Creative Arts Devolution Deal to put West Midlands arts centre stage,’ pledges Andy Street 25th April 2024 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street wants to raise the curtain on a new era for culture in the region, by agreeing a groundbreaking Creative Arts Devolution Deal... Articles
Andy Street’s Housing Plan 30th March 2024 Andy Street’s Housing Plan for the West Midlands is an ambitious and comprehensive blueprint for providing the homes our region needs, while generating jobs... Articles
Developing near transport links will get housebuilding on the move, says Andy Street 29th March 2024 Thriving new communities could spring up along the region’s growing transport network, under innovative plans from West Midlands Mayor Andy Street. The Mayor... Articles
Andy Street: Investing in Careers Advice inspires individuals, lifts communities and boosts the economy 26th March 2024 Since I became Mayor of the West Midlands, I have worked hard to improve the opportunities available to people across the region. Whether that’s generating 100... Articles
Andy Street: We are investing in skills and training, driven by input from business 22nd February 2024 The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) carried out by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce provides a valuable barometer of its members’ views, and the latest... Articles
ANDY STREET: A FESTIVE BOOST, COURTESY OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES LEGACY 11th December 2023 As the festive season arrives and the longer nights draw in, the wonderful sun-lit success of last summer’s Birmingham Commonwealth Games suddenly seems a... Articles
Andy Street: Why the Government trusts the West Midlands to decide its own future 5th December 2023 Last week’s Autumn Statement signalled a significant shift in power in the UK. For the West Midlands, it delivered not only announcements that will help... Articles
Andy Street: Mayor should be given powers over Police to stop West Midlands’ rising crime figures 8th November 2023 Since I became Mayor of my home region, the West Midlands has enjoyed a sense of real renewal, addressing long-standing challenges in housing, transport... Articles
Andy Street: Hundreds back campaign to protect our much-loved pubs 25th October 2023 Pubs have always been a key part of the cultural life of Birmingham and the West Midlands. In this column, I want to tell you about a brilliant scheme that is... Articles