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West Midlands Elected Mayor

West Midlands Mayor 

Andy Street is the elected Mayor of the West Midlands. He was declared winner of the historic first election on 5 May 2017.

The former John Lewis boss now chairs the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and its cabinet of the seven West Midlands council leaders.

On his election the new Mayor said: "I want to be a Mayor who works for everyone across the West Midlands and binds all of our leaders together.

“That’s because ultimately that's what this job is all about - about building a team to champion the West Midlands, building an alliance with central government, with local people, that will put the West Midlands back in its rightful place as the leading region of the UK."

The election, on Thursday May 4, saw votes cast in Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

A West Midlands Mayor was part of the devolution deal between the WMCA and the Government, which will see more than £1.1 billion made available for investment in the region over the next 30 years.

Andy Street will:

  • Have control over new long term budgets from central government
  • Implement transport investment, strategic planning, improve skills and invest in new homes
  • Lobby on behalf of their area, on the issues that matter to local people not only in Westminster, but on the world stage
  • Work with local business leaders to achieve what’s best for local jobs and the economy
  • Capitalise on local strengths and assets like our universities, scientific research and innovation

Andy Street will hold office for three years. The next election is in May 2020, then every four years after that.

The results in full:

Conservative (Andy Street) 238,628
Labour 234,862
Liberal Democrat 30,378
UKIP 29,051
Green 24,260
Communist 5,696

News

Tax-free news from West Midlands Mayor Andy Street

Tax-free news from West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street

Sunday, 4 November, 2018

Working together as a region, using a business approach, we’ve won over £1.7billion of extra funding from the Government. That’s why I DON’T have to raise your Council tax. Take a look at this video to find out more.

Mike Wood MP and Andy Street at the Dudley South Jobs & Careers Fair

Dudley South MP hails another successful Jobs Fair

Friday, 14 September, 2018

Mike Wood, Dudley South’s MP, has said his recent Jobs Fair at Brierley Hill Civic Hall was a “huge success”.

Andy Street

"Brownfield first" pledge by Andy Street to avoid encroachment on West Midlands Greenbelt

Monday, 17 April, 2017

Protecting the West Midlands greenbelt from residential development forms the basis of the housing policy proposed by Mayoral candidate Andy Street.

motor industry

McIntyre: Green-car funding a further vote of confidence for West Midlands

Friday, 14 April, 2017

West Midlands MEP Anthea McIntyre has welcomed news that Jaguar Land Rover and other automotive firms in the West Midlands will be the main beneficiaries of £110 million of new government funding.

Andy Street Conservative candidate for the West Midlands Mayor

Street launches digital vision to prepare for digital revolution

Monday, 10 April, 2017

The creation of a Digital Skills Institute and a new graduate retention programme are included in proposals by Mayoral candidate Andy Street to help the West Midlands prepare for the Digital Revolution and support the bid to bring Channel 4 to the region.

Andy Street, Halesowen

Street aims high on High Streets

Saturday, 8 April, 2017

West Midlands Mayoral candidate Andy Street has pledged to use his experience in retail to drive improvements to town centres and High Streets.

Andy Street, Stourbridge

I'll run public services like I ran John Lewis says mayoral candidate Andy Street

Thursday, 16 February, 2017

Former boss of retailer wants to bring worker as shareholder principles to the public sector in the West Midlands - with care services and youth employment initiatives top of his list.

Andy Street addresses the Conservative Party Conference

‘We can eradicate youth unemployment in the West Midlands’, pledges Andy Street

Monday, 7 November, 2016

Eradicating youth unemployment in the West Midlands is achievable and vital if we are to have a region that truly works for all, Conservative Mayoral candidate Andy Street has said.

Andy Street addresses the Conservative Party Conference

Andy Street addresses the Conservative Party Conference

Monday, 3 October, 2016

Conservative candidate for the West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, addressed the Conservative Party Conference at the ICC in Birmingham.

Anthea McIntyre MEP

McIntyre: Street is a brilliant choice for Mayor

Saturday, 1 October, 2016

Local MEP Anthea McIntyre has welcomed news that Andy Street is to be Conservative candidate for West Midlands Mayor.

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