Deeper devolution in the West Midlands
How will new powers and funding incentivise economic growth across the region?
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) was established in 2016. Home to 2.9 million people, it has one of the youngest and most ethnically diverse populations in Europe.
Whilst the region is bouncing back from the depths of the pandemic, economic recovery has been slower than the UK overall.
Jacob Bonehill, Associate Director - Planning, explores the key new devolved powers and shares our insights on the risks and opportunities that should be addressed over the next mayoral term.
