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The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands Combined Authority

Labour picks trains tsar to drive through railway renationalisation

The transport secretary has picked Laura Shoaf, chief executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority, to run Shadow Great British Railways

The Independent UK

Two West Midlands LEPs close down

Services provided by Black Country and Coventry and Warwickshire bodies have transferred to West Midlands Combined Authority

Birmingham Post

West Midlands metro extension ‘extremely likely’ to be delayed or scrapped due to lack of cash

A planned Line 2 for the tram system could go no further than Dudley town centre, according to the borough’s local authority

The Independent UK

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Business support programme extended for another year

Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP's Growth Hub will continue despite talks ongoing over group's future

Birmingham Post

£5m backing for Wolverhampton's Brewers Yard scheme

West Midlands Combined Authority is supporting the mixed-use project which will deliver new housing and commercial space

Birmingham Post

Mini Budget: West Midlands projects on radar of new investment zones

West Midlands Combined Authority is working to secure government backing for new economic zones

Birmingham Post

New £515m funding pot for West Midlands skills

Mayor reveals latest round of capital aimed at improved employability in the West Midlands

Birmingham Post

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Legal & General signs £4bn deal to boost West Midlands regeneration projects

Investor has teamed up with West Midlands Combined Authority to support housing schemes, commercial developments and community projects

Birmingham Post

Historic Birmingham office regen boosted by council cash

West Midlands Combined Authority backs restoration of Victorian building to create new mixed-use office and retail complex

Birmingham Post

Railway revolution as 34 new train stations could open across UK - see full list

All over the UK new stations are in the pipeline. From under construction to just a twinkle in city planners' eyes, these projects will transform their local area.

Daily Mirror

List of 35 new train stations and wish list schemes leading the UK railway upgrade

Here is a rundown on the latest rail station developments currently underway with details of schemes that local leaders say will transform the economy if they get built.

Birmingham Post

Fresh funding to kickstart £30m Black Country Living Museum project

New capital will enable the clean up of industrial land and allow building work to commence on scheme showcasing the area's history in the mid-1900s

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