West Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is a governmental organization founded in 2016 with a vision to foster inclusive economic growth, enhance connectivity, and build a more prosperous and healthier population in the United Kingdom. Comprised of 18 local authorities, three Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), and chaired by the Mayor of the West Midlands, WMCA is dedicated to transferring powers from Whitehall to locally elected politicians. With a focus on transport, productivity, skills, housing, regeneration, industrial strategy, finance, investment, and public service reform, WMCA is strategically positioned to drive change and propel the West Midlands region forward.

As a region rooted in a strong industrial past, the West Midlands is now poised to reinvent itself and lead the industrial revolution of the future. With a commitment to collaboration and progress, WMCA is well-positioned to make an enduring impact. Embracing its role as a region on the move, the organization is poised to achieve significant milestones and contribute to national economic development.