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Gurdip Thandi

Local Democracy Reporter covering the West Midlands Combined Authority

February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: £14.5m scheme to provide thousands of electric car chargers across the West Midlands is backed despite concerns

£14.5m scheme to provide thousands of electric car chargers across the West Midlands is backed despite concerns

Supporting image for story: Major new fund to help West Midlands companies in the electric vehicle sector is backed

Major new fund to help West Midlands companies in the electric vehicle sector is backed

February 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: £1m boost to kickstart delayed Walsall housing scheme

£1m boost to kickstart delayed Walsall housing scheme

Supporting image for story: Long-awaited completion of new West Midlands bus project moves step closer

Long-awaited completion of new West Midlands bus project moves step closer

Supporting image for story: Concerns raised over Birmingham bus depot plan

Concerns raised over Birmingham bus depot plan

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police bosses may finally apologise for alleged homophobia

West Midlands Police bosses may finally apologise for alleged homophobia

Supporting image for story: Trade mission to India could provide 'huge boost' to West Midlands economy

Trade mission to India could provide 'huge boost' to West Midlands economy

February 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands to receive major £50 million funding boost for EV sector

West Midlands to receive major £50 million funding boost for EV sector

February 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: £30 million West Midlands bus plan due to come into operation to speed up travel between Walsall, Birmingham and Solihull

£30 million West Midlands bus plan due to come into operation to speed up travel between Walsall, Birmingham and Solihull

Supporting image for story: New bus station to be built in Birmingham

New bus station to be built in Birmingham

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I see great potential in the West Midlands' says Japanese ambassador turned social media sensation on visit to the Black Country Living Museum

'I see great potential in the West Midlands' says Japanese ambassador turned social media sensation on visit to the Black Country Living Museum

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Major overhaul of how West Midlands projects are funded will deliver ‘greatest benefits for communities’

Major overhaul of how West Midlands projects are funded will deliver ‘greatest benefits for communities’

Supporting image for story: Teens to put West Midlands Police’s use of stop and search and force powers under the microscope

Teens to put West Midlands Police’s use of stop and search and force powers under the microscope

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: More than 1,000 jobs for Wolverhampton amid climate change plans - city leader unveils ambitions for Green Innovation Corridor

More than 1,000 jobs for Wolverhampton amid climate change plans - city leader unveils ambitions for Green Innovation Corridor

Supporting image for story: £50 million fund earmarked for major transport projects supporting Aston Villa and Birmingham City FC agreed

£50 million fund earmarked for major transport projects supporting Aston Villa and Birmingham City FC agreed

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Huge budget black hole facing West Midlands Combined Authority plugged

Huge budget black hole facing West Midlands Combined Authority plugged

Supporting image for story: 'We are moving at pace to create jobs' - New chief executive for West Midlands Combined Authority announced

'We are moving at pace to create jobs' - New chief executive for West Midlands Combined Authority announced

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I don’t want anyone to struggle the way I did': New mental health campaign being launched in Birmingham and Solihull

'I don’t want anyone to struggle the way I did': New mental health campaign being launched in Birmingham and Solihull

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: First patients using £2.65m Birmingham hospital facility

First patients using £2.65m Birmingham hospital facility

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Where in the West Midlands high levels of air pollution are being found

Where in the West Midlands high levels of air pollution are being found

Supporting image for story: Safety concerns over West Midlands outdoor spaces due to littering and poor facilities

Safety concerns over West Midlands outdoor spaces due to littering and poor facilities

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Plans to use cutting edge technology to help detect cancer early is ‘pivotal moment’ says Birmingham firm

Plans to use cutting edge technology to help detect cancer early is ‘pivotal moment’ says Birmingham firm

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'We are delighted' - New 24/7 mental health centre launched in Birmingham

'We are delighted' - New 24/7 mental health centre launched in Birmingham

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Pothole repair fund to be doubled in West Midlands by the mayor - here's why

Pothole repair fund to be doubled in West Midlands by the mayor - here's why

Supporting image for story: The life-saving changes set to make West Midlands roads safer, including pavement parking powers

The life-saving changes set to make West Midlands roads safer, including pavement parking powers

Supporting image for story: Major safety project for West Midlands school pupils to be launched

Major safety project for West Midlands school pupils to be launched

Supporting image for story: ‘Rectifying the injustices families who have lost loved ones on West Midlands’ roads is driving road safety commissioner

‘Rectifying the injustices families who have lost loved ones on West Midlands’ roads is driving road safety commissioner

Supporting image for story: Active travel not ‘war on motorists’ says West Midlands’ cycling and walking champion

Active travel not ‘war on motorists’ says West Midlands’ cycling and walking champion

February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police has taser power boosted

West Midlands Police has taser power boosted

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands keeps being ‘ripped off and short changed’ in funding battle say police bosses

West Midlands keeps being ‘ripped off and short changed’ in funding battle say police bosses

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands top cop vows to rebuild police confidence in wake of decision to ban Israeli football fans from Birmingham

West Midlands top cop vows to rebuild police confidence in wake of decision to ban Israeli football fans from Birmingham

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Commissioner 'shocked' by West Midlands Police's use of AI for Maccabi fans ban - but maintains 'AI is a positive thing'

Commissioner 'shocked' by West Midlands Police's use of AI for Maccabi fans ban - but maintains 'AI is a positive thing'

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Complaints raised by Birmingham hospitals staff down but number of outstanding cases still ‘too high’

Complaints raised by Birmingham hospitals staff down but number of outstanding cases still ‘too high’

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: How flu and December critical incident impacted performance at Birmingham and Solihull A&Es

How flu and December critical incident impacted performance at Birmingham and Solihull A&Es

January 30, 2026

Supporting image for story: Staff sickness remains a concern at Birmingham and Solihull hospitals

Staff sickness remains a concern at Birmingham and Solihull hospitals

Supporting image for story: Birmingham doctors strike cost NHS Trust £6m in extra staff costs

Birmingham doctors strike cost NHS Trust £6m in extra staff costs

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Health bosses urge people in Birmingham to get tested for tuberculosis as cases rise across the West Midlands - see latest data here

Health bosses urge people in Birmingham to get tested for tuberculosis as cases rise across the West Midlands - see latest data here

Supporting image for story: Black and ethnic minority people more likely to be searched by West Midlands Police, report shows

Black and ethnic minority people more likely to be searched by West Midlands Police, report shows

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: 999 call performance in West Midlands 'has improved'

999 call performance in West Midlands 'has improved'

January 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands bosses confident millions pumped into construction skills supply

West Midlands bosses confident millions pumped into construction skills supply

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Birmingham diabetes trial hailed a ‘game changer’

Birmingham diabetes trial hailed a ‘game changer’

Supporting image for story: Franchising a ‘necessity’ for West Midlands region’s buses

Franchising a ‘necessity’ for West Midlands region’s buses

Supporting image for story: Calls for improvements to be made to West Midlands bus services to 'encourage more usage'

Calls for improvements to be made to West Midlands bus services to 'encourage more usage'

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Future of 150 West Midlands transport projects 'to become clear' as decisions over allocation of £2.4 billion funds to be made

Future of 150 West Midlands transport projects 'to become clear' as decisions over allocation of £2.4 billion funds to be made

Supporting image for story: New bike and e-scooter deal welcomed following calls for 'drastic expansion' in the West Midlands

New bike and e-scooter deal welcomed following calls for 'drastic expansion' in the West Midlands

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Pilot to boost cervical screening numbers in Birmingham launched on awareness week

Pilot to boost cervical screening numbers in Birmingham launched on awareness week

Supporting image for story: New deal will see more than 2,000 new bikes and e-scooters hit West Midlands streets

New deal will see more than 2,000 new bikes and e-scooters hit West Midlands streets

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Calls for more railway services in the West Midlands to 'boost connectivity and economy'

Calls for more railway services in the West Midlands to 'boost connectivity and economy'

Supporting image for story: Hike in pay for West Midlands Combined Authority CEO approved as new top boss confirmed

Hike in pay for West Midlands Combined Authority CEO approved as new top boss confirmed

January 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Dudley traders fear shoppers won’t return to town when ‘catastrophic’ works on major transport projects are finished

Dudley traders fear shoppers won’t return to town when ‘catastrophic’ works on major transport projects are finished