West Midlands Combined Authority

General information

Historically, the West Midlands was the "workshop of the world”.

Now the challenge is to become the engine of the British economy, driving jobs, prosperity and economic growth. In order to do this the WMCA needs to work together across geographic boundaries and sectors.

The Leaders of the seven metropolitan councils of the West Midlands believe a Combined Authority – where every council works in equal partnership alongside our Local Enterprise Partnerships – will establish a robust framework which will deliver the co-ordinated decision-making needed for modern economic governance.

The West Midlands Combined Authority has a number of key priorities. These are economic growth, skills, transport and housing, as well as reforming public services and reducing the region's welfare bill.

To ensure that these priorities are dealt with the emerging WMCA will establish three commissions; Land Commission, Mental Health Commission and Productivity Commission.