Mayor of West Midlands
| Mayor of the West Midlands | |
|---|---|
| Style | No courtesy or style ascribed |
| Appointer | Electorate of West Midlands |
| Term length | Four years |
| Inaugural holder | Andy Street |
| Formation | Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 |
| Salary | £79,000 |
| Website | www |
The Mayor of the West Midlands is a directly elected political post responsible for the metropolitan county of the West Midlands in the United Kingdom. The mayor chairs the West Midlands Combined Authority, and covers the Birmingham metropolitan area and Coventry. The first election took place on Thursday 4 May 2017. Andy Street, the inaugural mayor will hold office for three years, with the term length being four years after the first mayor.
The mayor will have devolved compulsory purchase powers, and be responsible for the West Midlands spatial framework and land commission.
The mayor will be responsible for franchised bus services, allowing for standardised fares and branding on all bus services in the county, similar to how London's bus network operates. The mayor will also, ultimately, be responsible for management of the West Midlands Key Route Network, which is to be managed by Transport for West Midlands on behalf of the mayor.
The mayor will be responsible for ensuring the first devolution deal is put into action, as well as acting as a strong voice on behalf of the region on negotiating future devolution deals with central government.
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