This week, we were delighted to host our AGM in Parliament for the West Midlands APPG, welcoming nearly 20 Members from both Houses. The strong turnout reflects the real energy and enthusiasm among MPs and Peers for the region and its future. We were very pleased to re-elect Dave Robertson MP for Lichfield, Burntwood and the Villages as Chair. Since taking on the role last October, Dave has provided exceptional leadership. We also re-elected Laurence Turner MP as Treasurer, a

Last night we were delighted to host the first ever Parliamentary Reception for the West Midlands APPG, marking an important milestone for the group and an opportunity to bring together political leaders, partners and stakeholders who share a commitment to the future of the region. The event brought together over 30 MPs from across the West Midlands, demonstrating the strong cross-party interest in the work of the APPG and the issues facing the region. We were also honoured t

Last week, CalComms proudly brought the West Midlands’ cultural sector together for three high‑energy evidence sessions in Worcester, Stafford and Birmingham and the message was loud and clear: the region’s creative potential is huge, but it needs the right backing to truly soar. As Secretariat for the All‑Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the West Midlands, we heard directly from grassroots innovators, cultural powerhouses and local leaders. Their insights painted a compe