West Midlands: £20B Investment Projects at UK Forum

0:00On March 15th, the West Midlands is stepping into the spotlight at the United Kingdom's real estate investment and infrastructure forum in 2026. The event runs in leads from May 19th to 21st, where the region will highlight over 20 billion pounds in ready-to-go investment. Projects, they're calling it momentum and delivery, it starts here. Organizers from the West Midlands Growth Company are leading the charge, backed by Mayor Richard Parker and the Combined Authority. The team brings together the area's seven local councils, plus big private players like EOON, Lendley's, and Lovell as top partners. Leaders point to solid progress, like a record number of homes, bill with mayoral funding, and key regeneration sites kicking off. As the top spot for foreign cash outside London, the area boasts one of Europe's youngest and most diverse workforces, fueling big economic ambitions. Americans on deck include a fresh, mayoral development corporation to speed up growth.

1:00New transport upgrades are coming in 2026, with stations in Walsall and South Birmingham, plus a metro line linking Sanwell and Dudley. This gathering sets the stage for stronger public-private ties, turning delivery into even bigger wins for communities and the economy ahead.