Andy Street: How devolving power to metro mayors delivers better transport for local people

The Government’s actions are also a sign of confidence in the combined authority model.

Andy Street: Birmingham’s clean air zones will come down unfairly hard on local people. The scheme needs an urgent rethink.

While I support the principle of these zones, a poorly executed plan will bring up the cost of living.

In Bloxwich, Street is buffeted by a storm. But he sounds like a man who has the wind in his sails.

But he looks to be a stronger candidate than he did four years ago, when he first stood to be West Midlands Mayor.

Andy Street: I’ve got a clear plan for the West Midlands, and I’m ready to go. Here’s what I’ll do in my first 100 days if re-elected.

I’ll get back to work the moment the election result is announced.

Harry Fone: Councillors in Walsall give themselves a big increase in allowances

Plus: The residents of Tunbridge Wells are left with the bill for their council’s Calverley Square vanity project.

Andy Street: A transport revolution is under way in the West Midlands – with the launch of a new bike hire scheme

This is an ambitious project designed to appeal to the 30 per cent of people here who don’t cycle but say they would like to give it a go.

James Frayne: Perhaps the Conservatives should simply revert to being southern and posh

If they can’t make a real impact on the lives of working class voters in provincial seats, Johnson will meet the same electoral fate as Trump.

Andy Street: As we enter lockdown, we must protect our precious open spaces

Whitehall must understand that if an algorithm offers up cherished green spaces to hungry developers, there will be a local backlash.

Andy Street: Our experience in the West Midlands shows how skills drive economic success

The devolved Adult Education Budget ensures that every pound delivers more qualifications that employers actually want.

Andy Street: Coventry could provide a blueprint for the nation’s city centres

A proposed transformation would move away from the reliance on big anchor stores and create 1,300 new homes – all on reclaimed brownfield sites.

Andy Street: The West Midlands is rising to the challenge of building a better future

With the help of government funding, the region is pioneering new technologies to create vital jobs and build more homes.

Izzi Seccombe: Conservative councils are working hard to safely return to normal life

Giving people greater confidence to return to our high streets is a vital part of the recovery effort.

Andy Street: Innovation and investment are turning the Black County blue

On this day each year, we celebrate the first steam engine hissing into operation. And retain the decisive vision that powers progress.

Andy Street: Our West Midlands recovery plan – and why no one-size-fits-all Whitehall scheme would work

Here, the recovery of our automotive and construction sectors is crucial – firms in the region directly employ around 46,500 people.

Andy Street: What we’re doing in the West Midlands to combat the coronavirus.

If you really want to see how we’re pulling together, the best example is taking shape now at the NEC, outside Birmingham – the new NHS Nightingale Hospital.