Hammond pledges second devolution deal for the West Midlands
The Chancellor has confirmed plans for a second devolution deal for the West Midlands as part of its pledge to decentralise decision making from Westminster.
The measures outlined for West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and the West Midlands Combined Authority are aimed at addressing local productivity barriers.
The major outlay - £250m to support transport infrastructure – had been revealed at the weekend, with the bulk of this going towards an extension of the Midland Metro in the Black Country.
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