Mayor of the West Midlands

Official Twitter account of the Mayor of the West Midlands, managed by @westmids_ca.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

⚡️ The Mayor has launched his plans to reboot the region’s economy, raise living standards and put an extra £8,600 back into the pockets of working people.

🗨️ "My Growth Plan is about unlocking opportunity for everyone, in every place."

[West Midlands Combined Authority @WestMids_CA]

Today Ed Cox has been appointed Chief Executive of @WestMids_CA

Ed has led with a strong focus on delivery, transformation and partnership working while stepping into the role on an interim basis in June 2025.

His appointment helps strengthen stability and momentum as we continue delivering for the region.

More here: https://t.co/675j4tsWsG

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

🗨️ The Mayor on National Apprenticeship week:

"Apprenticeships offer a great way for employers to attract future talent.

"By backing investment in apprenticeships we can make sure that local people get the first shot at the good jobs being created."

[West Midlands Combined Authority @WestMids_CA]

💯 "I knew from day one that this was the right route for me."

🚪 Apprenticeships are opening doors across the West Midlands.

#NAW2026

[Transport for West Midlands @TransportForWM]

Thinking of driving, catching the bus, train or the Metro this morning?

We have the latest travel updates as snow brings travel disruption in the West Midlands.

Keep across our social media channels and the Transport for West Midlands website for updates throughout the day.

*Update - 8:25am - just after this video was filmed - West Midlands Metro is now operating a 15 Minute service between Wolverhampton and Edgbaston Village.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

The Mayor has welcomed the first national road safety strategy in over a decade - backing action already under way in the West Midlands to cut deaths and serious injuries through tougher speed enforcement, safer street design and Vision Zero.

https://t.co/XzHE1cqd7u

[West Midlands Combined Authority @WestMids_CA]

“Everyone has the right to feel safe, always.”

The @MayorWestMids speaks on White Ribbon Day as we work to tackle violence against women and girls.

@TransportForWM employs Transport Safety Officers to provide reassurance across our public transport network. All officers have completed White Ribbon-accredited training.

Read more: https://t.co/DKUhdiKo5F

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

One life lost on our roads is too many.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

Today the Mayor stood with families whose lives have been shattered by reckless driving.

The Letter Tree, launched with @RoadPeace , @TransportForWM, @WMPolice, @WestMidsPCC and @BhamCityCouncil shares powerful letters from those who’ve lost loved ones.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

For 40 years, the Bangladeshi Women’s Association in Tipton has been a lifeline for local families – offering friendship, advice and opportunity to thousands.

The Mayor visited to thank Syeda and her team for their incredible work building stronger, fairer communities.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

🏘️ Big news for the West Midlands.

Government has backed the Mayor’s plan to tackle the region’s housing crisis with £1.7bn for new social and affordable homes.

More social rent homes. More brownfield regeneration. More families in safe, secure housing.

https://t.co/pqOTeGhqko

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

A £70 million milestone for West Midlands rail.

The Mayor visited Tyseley Depot to mark completion of upgrades by @WestMidRailway.

🚆 94 trains maintained locally
⏱️ Fewer delays
👷 200+ skilled jobs
🎓 49 apprentices

This is infrastructure that delivers for local people.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

🎙️ The Mayor joined @BizGrowthWM's first episode of The Growth Room Podcast to discuss resilience, regional growth and his vision for a stronger West Midlands economy.

Listen now ⬇️

https://t.co/tkdRTfflws

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

📈 The Mayor is on track to fund nearly 5,000 homes this year.

🏘️ The highest number ever achieved using West Midlands mayoral investments.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

The innovation turns diesel generator emissions into clean air, helping drive the West Midlands towards net zero.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

Turning diesel fumes into clean air. 🌱

@RichParkerLab recently visited the @wlv_uni's National Brownfield Institute to see pioneering carbon-capture tech with MERCIA Group Services, innovation driving the West Midlands towards net zero.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

Innovation in the West Midlands is improving lives and creating jobs.

Richard Parker and the Business & Trade Secretary visited @NonacusLtd to see how their new bladder cancer test delivers faster results and a better patient experience.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

@WMGrowth https://t.co/Zdv015HLVJ

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

👏 A record 101.5 million people visited the West Midlands in 2024.

🗣️The Mayor said: "The West Midlands really is the best place to visit. We’ve got bags of history, beautiful architecture, colourful stories, exciting attractions and top-class venues."

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

🤝 The Mayor has agreed a new deal with @NPL to give local businesses access to world-class scientific research & expertise.

🗨️ "This partnership will help us build on that legacy and unlock new opportunities for our businesses to grow and create the high-value jobs we need."

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

Applications for the Mayor’s free bus travel for parents this October half-term are now open.

From Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November, parents and carers can try the bus for free with a Swift card, making it cheaper, easier and greener to take the kids out for the day.

[Mayor of the West Midlands @MayorWestMids]

The Mayor has announced his Night-Time Economy Commission.

Leading voices from the region’s pubs, restaurants and cultural venues will work alongside national industry experts to safeguard and revitalise the West Midlands’ night-time economy.