‘I will win a Creative Arts Devolution Deal to put West Midlands arts centre stage,’ pledges Andy Street Thursday, 25 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 with the Government. And the Mayor – who has secured tens of millions of pounds for the arts – said taking control of the region’s cultural funding could help protect the sector from financial risks such as Birmingham City Council’s... Articles
‘I share residents’ fears over plans to close police stations,’ says Andy Street 12th February 2024 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says he shares residents’ anxiety over plans to close ‘at least’ 30 police stations across the region – including Aldridge. The... Local News
Waste to energy plant will heat Walsall homes, says West Midlands Mayor Andy Street 4th February 2024 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says Walsall is set to be at the forefront of the Green Industrial Revolution, after plans were unveiled to provide energy to... Local News
It’s full steam ahead for Darlaston’s new station, says Mayor Andy Street 20th January 2024 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says Darlaston residents can look forward to their new station being finished soon, as work progresses at pace on the site. And... Local News
‘We’re investing millions in Bilston,’ says West Midlands Mayor Andy Street 18th January 2024 Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created in Bilston, when 15 acres of brownfield land is transformed into a new employment site, including industrial and... Local News
Andy Street: Great to see last piece of Digbeth Metro track put in place 9th January 2024 Happy New Year! I wanted to use this column to share some good news for 2024 about a major development in Digbeth. The final section of tram track has been... Local News
Solihull charity will use Commonwealth Games cash to boost community, says Mayor Andy Street 8th January 2024 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed news that a Solihull charity is among eight groups to receive a share of £400,000 to pioneer news ways of helping... Local News
‘New plan aims to make our air quality better’ says Mayor Andy Street 18th December 2023 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says a £1 million plan aims to make air quality cleaner and safer. The region-wide plan will begin with a series of priority... Local News
‘Investment is transforming historic Walsall buildings,’ says Mayor Andy Street 15th December 2023 West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says investment will see one of Walsall’s most historic buildings reborn. And Mr Street, who leads the West Midlands Combined... Local News
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