West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed a decision to throw out controversial plans to build on cherished green space in Great Barr, saying ‘we don’t need to build on the Green belt.’
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 investment and skills. However, one fundamental issue has significantly worsened during that time – crime.
New Great Barr plan can help open up cross-city travel, says Mayor Andy Street
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says a pioneering new bus service being launched to Great Barr will pave the way for genuine cross-city services, saving passengers time changing buses.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street is urging Great Barr people to take advantage of an opportunity to get free job training – in the biggest scheme of its kind in the country.
In the West Midlands, we know how improving skills can help build a strong economy. Before the pandemic struck, we were growing faster than any other part of the UK outside London. We had record jobs numbers and were setting records for housebuilding and productivity.
In his first speech as Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak spoke of his determination to deliver on the manifesto of 2019, including a renewed commitment to Level Up.
He naturally has my full support as he refocuses Government to take on the daunting challenges facing the nation.
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.
Since becoming Mayor, helping our regions homeless was one of my top priorities. I'm pleased that progress is continuing to be made on this issue so that the most vulnerable people in our region can access support.