The Mayor represents 2.8m residents. They seek investment and champion the region. The Mayor’s role Richard Parker was elected as Mayor of the West Midlands in 2024.

He is chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). He is currently in office until May 2028. The Mayor represents about 2.8m people in:

Councillor Stephen Simkins, the leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, is the region’s Deputy Mayor after being appointed in 2026. In his role Councillor Simkins , who has been part of the WMCA since it began, will support the Mayor in promoting those priorities and serve as an ambassador for the region. How to make an enquiry to the office of the Mayor of the West Midlands.

You can speak with WMCA customer services by calling 0121 200 2787. The opening hours are Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Wednesday, 9.30am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday, closed Any calls out of hours will be taken by reception.