Andy Street has vowed that ‘financial competence’ will remain at the heart of everything he does if he is re-elected as West Midlands Mayor – as he promised to bring in billions more in investment, while not costing residents a penny in tax.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has pledged to appoint a new Black Country Regeneration Commissioner to help local councils speed up the regeneration of town centres – spending a £1 billion war chest.
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 results show encouraging signs around business confidence.
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 asking members of the public to suggest much-loved locals that could receive special protection, to save them from closure.
In this column, I want to tell you about a big, region-wide community event that I’m sure many will want to get involved with – and the funding that is available if you do.
I will lead The Great West Midlands Clean Up campaign, to clean up the region ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
After joining a community clean up of the Lapal Canal in Weoley Castle in Birmingham, where local volunteers were removing rubbish and taking it to the tip.