Mayor of the West Midlands12 hrs agoI don't see authority borders expanding - mayorWarwickshire considered joining the West Midlands Combined Authority in 2023 but the idea was dropped.12 hrs agoEngland5 days agoI have not U-turned on office in city, mayor saysWest Midlands Mayor Richard Parker says he does not want to use public money on a Coventry base.5 days agoCoventry & Warwickshire6 days agoSafety commissioner set to help cut road deathsMayor Richard Parker says the commissioner will be tasked with cutting road deaths and injuries.6 days agoEngland7 days agoMayor disappointed by bus fare increaseRichard Parker is unhappy with the 90p rise being introduced by National Express West Midlands.7 days agoEngland11 Dec 2024Free bus scheme is good value for money - mayorRichard Parker says the initiative supports the region's night-time economy and its high streets.11 Dec 2024England6 Nov 2024Road safety campaigners criticise transport rolesA group says the scale and complexity of the challenge "is vast for a part-time volunteer". 6 Nov 2024Birmingham & Black Country23 Oct 2024No immediate plan to add mayor bill to council taxRichard Parker says he will find others ways to plug a projected funding gap of £93m.23 Oct 2024England3 Oct 2024Former mayor becomes chair of theatre boardAndy Street says it is "a huge honour" to be appointed Birmingham Rep's chair of the board.3 Oct 2024Birmingham & Black Country19 Sep 2024No magic wand for Birmingham cash crisis - StarmerThe prime minister warns there is not "lots of extra money" to solve the council's financial problems.19 Sep 2024Birmingham & Black Country