- West Midlands mayor Richard Parker says he’s “in lockstep” with the new prime minister on boosting youth training and devolving more power to regions.
- The West Midlands has put £75m into 12,000 construction training places and backs apprenticeships that have helped young people move into TV, film and other careers.
- Local plans include bringing buses back under public control for “fairer” fares next spring and mapping heritage assets to prevent decline.
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