
Gurdip Thandi
Local Democracy Reporter at Express & Star
Local Democracy Reporter mainly covering the West Midlands Combined Authority. [email protected] - all views my own.
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6 days ago |
dudleynews.co.uk | Gurdip Thandi
Members of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Overview & Scrutiny Committee were told hundreds of thousands of pounds were not being effectively used due to constraints placed on grants received. Ed Cox, Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director for Strategy, Economy & Net Zero, said since 2016 the authority has been funded by different Government departments giving around 90 grants for specific purposes.
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6 days ago |
birminghammail.co.uk | Gurdip Thandi
The 'Princess of Pop' interacted with fans during her blistering show at BP Pulse Live ArenaKylie Minogue at BP Pulse Live Arena, BirminghamPop royalty Kylie Minogue gave dedicated fans old and new memories to cherish as she invited them to join her on stage during her show in Birmingham on Saturday (May 31). The Australian legend stopped off at the BP Pulse Live Arena as part of her Tension Tour around the world and delivered a two-hour show full of classics as well as new treats.
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Gurdip Thandi
Combined authority's CEO steps down from roleGurdip ThandiLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceWMCALaura Shoaf will continue in her role as chair of Shadow Great British RailwayThe chief executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is stepping down after four years in the role. Ms Shoaf said she was "sad" to be leaving the organisation she has been with since its inception, but was confident she was leaving it in good hands.
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1 week ago |
birminghammail.co.uk | Gurdip Thandi
Laura Shoaf has served as the West Midlands Combined Authority chief executive for the past four yearsWest Midlands Combined Authority chief executive Laura Shoaf. PIC: WMCAThe boss of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is stepping down from the role after four years. Chief Executive Laura Shoaf said she is 'sad' to be leaving the organisation she has been with since its inception, but was confident she was leaving it in good hands.
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birminghammail.co.uk | Gurdip Thandi
Richard Parker said the rises prove the case for moving the network to a franchise modelWest Midlands Mayor at Wolverhampton Bus Station. The Mayor of the West Midlands has expressed 'frustration' with the hike in bus fares and passes in the region. Richard Parker said the announcement on Friday (May 30) that prices were going up has proved his decision to move the current deregulated bus network to a franchise model.
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