Official Bluesky account of the Mayor of the West Midlands, managed by West Midlands Combined Authority.https://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lnzty4d6fc2fThe Mayor has announced an additional 10,000 EV charging points will be built in the West Midlands 🔋 LEVI funding will provide more chargers and help reach net zero by 2041 💚 Over the past year, the region has seen a 36% increase in charging points 🔌 https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/thousands-more-ev-charging-points-on-the-way-as-region-s-network-powers-up/30 Apr 2025 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzty4d6fc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lnuqavyzv22mRichard met young people at Xcelerate with Edgbaston alongside Skills Minister Jacqui Smith. Xcelerate is a community learning hub aiming to boost a million career prospects by 2030 💼 So far, they’ve trained around 3,500 people - including Kundai, a Path 2 Apprenticeships participant 💪28 Apr 2025 12:09 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnuqavyzv22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lnkpfsqlh22l"The uptake on the free travel has been fantastic, but we still need to do more to make the region's buses work better for local people." 🗣️ Richard on the Passenger Incentive Programme passing five million bus journeys in its first year 🚌 Read more: https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-s-free-travel-scheme-delivers-five-million-bus-journeys-in-first-year/24 Apr 2025 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnkpfsqlh22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lmua2tgbyc2gWolverhampton will play host to the next Ask The Mayor 🗣️ 📅 Tuesday 29th April 📍 Mander Centre Community Hub, WV1 3NH 🎟️👇 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-mayor-anything-richard-parker-qa-wolverhampton-tickets-1291155885009?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl15 Apr 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmua2tgbyc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lmrgcrivtc2gElectric cargo vehicles are on trial at the University of Warwick that could replace petrol and diesel delivery vans 🚎 Funding from the West Midlands Innovation Programme is being used by the Last Mile Logistics Project to run tests 🔋 https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-backs-real-world-transport-trials-to-help-parcel-deliveries-go-green/14 Apr 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmrgcrivtc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3llykxeaqgc2gThe West Midlands Innovation Accelerator is getting a funding boost 💰 The additional £10 million will support even more of the region’s innovative businesses, researchers and entrepreneurs to grow the economy 🧑‍🔬 https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-secures-10m-funding-boost-for-west-midlands-innovators-and-entrepreneurs/04 Apr 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3llykxeaqgc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3llohff43e22kRichard was in Birmingham to commemorate the end of Ramadan ✨ The annual Eid prayers attract thousands of residents each year 🙏31 Mar 2025 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3llohff43e22khttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3ll6yoqzu5c2n🗣️ The next Ask The Mayor instalment is coming to Dudley! 📅 Tuesday 1st April ⏰ 6-7pm 📍 Black Country Living Museum, DY1 4AL 🎟️ 👇 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-mayor-anything-richard-parker-qa-dudley-tickets-1247217574339?aff=erelexpmlt&_gl=1*1b7rmke*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTE4NTYwNTYxLjE3NDIzOTk2NDE.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTc0MjM5OTY0MC4xLjAuMTc0MjM5OTY0MC4wLjAuMA.25 Mar 2025 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll6yoqzu5c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lksjwfvwsk2m💼 The Mayor visited Colebridge Trust, who have helped 500 people gain confidence and skills needed to secure jobs and training opportunities. 🤝 The Trust has employed over 45 people from the local area, some who have faced challenges in the job market. https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-backs-initiative-to-boost-job-prospects-of-hundreds-of-people-in-solihull-and-birmingham/20 Mar 2025 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lksjwfvwsk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lknqtfzw4k2r🏡 A programme to upgrade some of the region’s dampest social housing will help improve the lives of thousands of families faced with a potential health hazard. 👥 The £15m Social Housing Decency Fund has made 8,000 individual improvements across the West Midlands. 👇 Details https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/thousands-of-social-homes-treated-for-hazardous-damp-and-mould/18 Mar 2025 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknqtfzw4k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lkduieg23s2l🧱 Thousands of bricks have been donated to provide Walsall College students with hands-on experience 💪 Persimmon Homes have committed to strengthening the industry’s future workforce14 Mar 2025 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkduieg23s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3ljpq2zbm4c2h🗣️ "It is essential that we develop these sites, attracting investors and growing industries, to reignite the economic growth this region has long been waiting for." 📈 The Mayor on securing additional funding for three investment zones. https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/west-midlands-investment-zone-funding-paves-the-way-for-thousands-of-new-jobs-at-key-employment-sites/06 Mar 2025 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljpq2zbm4c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3ljndoo2vfs2zA new £100m manufacturing and logistics hub in Walsall will create around 1,000 jobs once completed 🔧 https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-sees-construction-start-on-the-100m-spark-regeneration-scheme/05 Mar 2025 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljndoo2vfs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lji5dukem22m🗣️ “The next two weeks are packed with even more incredible opportunities for businesses to connect and collaborate with each other and help drive our economy to the next level.” 💼 Richard Parker on the launch of the West Midlands Business Festival.03 Mar 2025 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lji5dukem22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3ljanjrfcfc2b💼 Young people who are not in education, employment, or training are set to benefit from a new scheme designed to get them into work. 🆕 YouthPath will work alongside businesses to create career opportunities for the region’s young people.28 Feb 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljanjrfcfc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3liwfaucrr22iYou have until 5 March to recommend individual learners, educators, learning providers or employers for recognition at this year's Adult Learning Awards 🏆24 Feb 2025 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3liwfaucrr22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3limec56zjs2xA £21m funding package from the Government will improve cycling and walking routes in the West Midlands 🚶20 Feb 2025 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3limec56zjs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lik6yd3zkk2vThe Mayor has secured funding worth filling 88,000 potholes across the West Midlands 🛣️19 Feb 2025 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lik6yd3zkk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lijsbpzjsk2x"This strategy marks the start of a new era of cleaner, more resilient and cheaper energy supplies to help our residents and businesses." The Mayor on the new Regional Energy Strategy⚡️ https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/west-midlands-to-supercharge-uk-s-smart-energy-revolution/19 Feb 2025 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lijsbpzjsk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3li563zxk2s2o🗣️ “This redevelopment, backed by West Midlands Combined Authority investment, will ensure Edgbaston continues to attract top-tier cricket, thousands of visitors every year, and more jobs for local people.” 🏏 The Mayor on the confirmed redevelopment at Edgbaston Stadium👇 https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/edgbaston-granted-permission-for-hotel-and-stadium-redevelopment/14 Feb 2025 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3li563zxk2s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3li3hhgsxns2yA historical site in Wolverhampton will see the creation of 93 social homes 🏠 Part funded by @WestMids_CA, the former SJ Dixon & Son premises will be converted to help address the housing shortage 👇 https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/landmark-wolverhampton-building-to-be-converted-for-new-social-housing/13 Feb 2025 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3li3hhgsxns2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3li2xaq6ew22kConstruction has started on a brownfield site in Wolverhampton that will be transformed into over 530 energy-efficient homes, complemented by a range of new commercial and community amenities 🏠 The West Midlands Combined Authority has invested £20m into the scheme 👇 https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/work-starts-on-150m-canalside-south-regeneration-scheme/13 Feb 2025 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2xaq6ew22khttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lhvvkmkh4k26The next Ask the Mayor event is coming to Solihull 🚨 Your chance to talk about Richard's policies and priorities takes place on Wednesday 25th February at Solihull College Business Centre. 🎟️ 👇 https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/opportunity-for-solihull-residents-to-question-richard-parker-mayor-of-the-west-midlands/11 Feb 2025 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhvvkmkh4k26https://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lh2ivgq44s2o🏠 A £167 million energy efficiency fund will upgrade up to 10,000 of the oldest and coldest social, and privately-owned, homes in the region to make them warmer and cheaper to run. 👇More on the story below. https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-s-plan-to-improve-living-standards-and-cut-energy-bills-for-thousands-of-households/31 Jan 2025 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh2ivgq44s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lgvrzdutvs2uThe Mayor has appointed more than 50 experts to help deliver his four key priorities: Jobs, Journeys, Homes and Growth. The four dedicated taskforces of experts will provide insights, challenge ideas and help make a real difference to people’s lives in the West Midlands.29 Jan 2025 20:17 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgvrzdutvs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lggitjifk22s🎭 Laura and Tegan secured apprenticeships at Birmingham Hippodrome after completing a Creative Venue Technician Bootcamp training course at Solihull College. 🤩 They are now working alongside Alison Hammond. https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/alison-hammond-gives-young-apprentices-a-word-of-inspiration-at-birmingham-hippodrome/23 Jan 2025 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lggitjifk22shttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lfez3g5uac2t🚗 Richard recently visited JLR to see how they are training young people. 🧑‍🔧 He met a Jack, an apprentice, and found out more about the difference it his making to his own professional development.10 Jan 2025 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfez3g5uac2thttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lfd6ra473c2pThe Mayor has welcomed recent figures revealing more than 43,000 people in the region have been given job training in the last eight months. Tackling unemployment, especially amongst young people, is one of Richard’s four key priorities. https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/more-than-43-000-people-get-vital-jobs-training-as-mayor-seeks-to-upskill-the-region/09 Jan 2025 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfd6ra473c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3lfchhxtvvc2pThe Mayor has today launched a consultation on bus franchising – a plan to improve reliability, routes & fares for the West Midlands network. Over the next 3 months, the public are being asked to give their views on Richard’s plan for a franchised bus network.09 Jan 2025 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfchhxtvvc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mayorwestmids.bsky.social/post/3ldlnzkwfy22cThe season of giving 💛 The Mayor recently handed several sacks of toys, donated by West Midlands Combined Authority staff, to @cashforkids.bsky.social Mission Christmas 🎁18 Dec 2024 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:jjzs4zunnkr6uk5o7h7o7an2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldlnzkwfy22c