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12 Jun 2026

11:00 am

WMCA Board - Friday 12th June 2026 11.00 am

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board met on Friday 12 June 2026, with Mayor Richard Parker presiding. The meeting focused on governance appointments, the authority's budget, and strategic priorities for the coming year. Key decisions included t...

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The board is the main decision-making body of the WMCA. Its membership includes the Mayor and the leaders of the constituent and non-constituent local authorities that comprise the combined authority. It has responsibility for setting the annual budget of the WMCA and Transport for West Midlands, as well as agreeing all major strategic and corporate plans and objectives.

WMCA Board’s terms of reference

Members

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Richard Parker · Chair
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Sharon Thompson · Vice-Chair
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Abdul Khan · Member
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Adrian Andrew · Member
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Carol Dean · Member
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Cathy Bayton · Member
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David Wright · Member
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George Duggins · Member
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George Finch · Member
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Heather Kidd · Member
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Ian Courts · Member
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Ian Davison · Member
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John Cotton · Member
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Karen Grinsell · Member
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Kerrie Carmichael · Member
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Lee Carter · Member
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Michael Moran · Member
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Mike Bird · Member
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Patrick Harley · Member
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Paul Bradley · Member
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Peter Hughes · Member
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Rob Johnston · Member
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Sharon Harvey · Member
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Simon Foster · Member
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Stephen Simkins · Member
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Steve Evans · Member
Steve Hey · Member
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Steve Thornley · Member
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Susan Juned · Member