
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has appointed Ed Cox as its new director of Public Service Reform.
Monday 30th of March 2020 03:00 PM
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has appointed Ed Cox as its new director of Public Service Reform.
Monday 30th of March 2020 08:20 AM
Daily public transport journeys in the West Midlands have fallen by 86% since the coronavirus outbreak started.
Thursday 26th of March 2020 04:26 PM
At CWLEP we are implementing the Government guidelines to help stop the spread of Coronavirus and have adopted remote working from home.
Thursday 26th of March 2020 09:56 AM
Businesses across Coventry and Warwickshire have joined forces to provide resources to support young people as schools close their gates.
Thursday 26th of March 2020 09:20 AM
The Coventry City of Culture Trust is immediately investing in a fund to support individuals and organisations in the arts and cultural sector who are facing urgent pressures caused by loss of work related to the Coronavirus.
Wednesday 25th of March 2020 02:53 PM
Residents and businesses across the West Midlands are being urged to donate to Change into Action to help the region’s rough sleepers during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Wednesday 25th of March 2020 09:30 AM
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has pledged to continue to support local colleges and training providers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Tuesday 24th of March 2020 12:14 PM
Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction, the government has announced.
Tuesday 24th of March 2020 08:41 AM
The leading business organisations across Coventry and Warwickshire have come together to co-ordinate all the support available to companies in the area during the Covid-19 crisis.
Tuesday 24th of March 2020 08:36 AM
Transport bosses are today urging the public not to use buses, trains and trams unless absolutely essential to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus.
Only critical workers or people collecting essential food and medicine supplies should be using public transport from now on.
Monday 23rd of March 2020 01:56 PM
The decision to appoint a new chair of the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) has been delayed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Interviews to appoint Jonathan Browning’s successor have been postponed due to the on-going Covoid-19 situation.
Monday 23rd of March 2020 12:11 PM
A new website has been launched which hosts all the details of the schemes which have been announced.
A full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses and employees.
Monday 23rd of March 2020 12:09 PM
A new website has been launched which hosts all the details of the schemes which have been announced.
A full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses and employees.
Wednesday 18th of March 2020 02:40 PM
Peak time restrictions on concessionary tram and bus passes will be lifted during the early morning rush hour to make it easier for the region’s older citizens and disabled people to get their shopping.
Wednesday 18th of March 2020 10:19 AM
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has vowed to focus on keeping safe, clean, and functioning public transport available for those that need it amidst the continuing outbreak of coronavirus.
Tuesday 17th of March 2020 03:03 PM
Staff at the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) will be continuing to work as usual despite the escalating Covid-19 situation.
LEP staff will remain contactable via emails, mobiles, conference calls or skype should any businesses require our support.
Tuesday 17th of March 2020 11:33 AM
A Coventry automotive design and manufacturing company has set up a new joint venture agreement with a leading electric vehicle manufacturer from Belarus which will create 600 new jobs by establishing a zero-emissions manufacturing plant in the UK.
Monday 16th of March 2020 11:59 AM
A pipeline of more than £250m of investment is being provided to help revitalise West Midlands town and city centres and kick-start their wider transformation.
Thursday 12th of March 2020 03:48 PM
Hundreds of young people in the West Midlands will benefit from intensive, one-to-one support helping to boost the number in work.
Thursday 12th of March 2020 02:24 PM
A ground-breaking campaign to encourage organisations to improve their approach to increasing participation and equality has signed up its fiftieth organisation.
Thursday 12th of March 2020 02:16 PM
Business leaders from across the Atlantic have gathered in Birmingham to showcase trade and investment opportunities in Canada's rail and transport industries.
Thursday 12th of March 2020 09:24 AM
Local people will have the chance to learn valuable construction skills and gain new jobs on a major project to regenerate Coventry city centre, thanks to a new training hub which has opened.
Thursday 12th of March 2020 09:20 AM
Three businesses based in Coventry and Warwickshire have secured a total of £2 million from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).
Tuesday 10th of March 2020 11:20 AM
LEPs have set out their long term vision of what they believe is needed to underpin future local economic growth, increase productivity, and build long term business resilience in their ‘Budget 2020’ document published today.
Monday 9th of March 2020 03:48 PM
Welcome to the February/March issue of the European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds Programme Bulletin. This month, alongside the usual Programme updates, we include items on the ERDF and ESF reserve funds and highlight a change in regulations relating to procurement scoring
Monday 9th of March 2020 12:10 PM
An unsung hero who helped set up Birmingham’s only permanent night shelter has been given the lifetime achievement accolade in the Mayor of the West Midlands’ Community Champions awards.
Sean Flynn was chosen by the judges for his tireless work spanning more than four decades.
Monday 9th of March 2020 11:18 AM
Business leaders from across Coventry and Warwickshire have been urged to work together to overcome the economic and health challenges posed by coronavirus.
Tuesday 3rd of March 2020 09:08 AM
Registrations for this year’s WorldSkills UK Competitions are now open! You only have until 2 April to enter, so make sure you don't miss out.
Monday 2nd of March 2020 03:07 PM
Advanced manufacturing and engineering is the most prepared sector in Coventry and Warwickshire for the UK leaving the European Union, according to a major survey carried out in the West Midlands.
Monday 2nd of March 2020 11:20 AM
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, President of the Royal Shakespeare Company, visited Stratford-upon-Avon where he found out more about the restoration and redevelopment work of the RSC’s Costume Workshop.
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