Richard Parker
@richardparkerwm.bsky.social
Labour & Co-op Mayor of the West Midlands
I’m powering up the West Midlands with 10,000 new EV chargers.
With faster, more accessible charging across the region, people will have the confidence to make the switch to electric.
We've always been the heart of the UK motor industry - now we're making it even greener.
With faster, more accessible charging across the region, people will have the confidence to make the switch to electric.
We've always been the heart of the UK motor industry - now we're making it even greener.
April 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I’m powering up the West Midlands with 10,000 new EV chargers.
With faster, more accessible charging across the region, people will have the confidence to make the switch to electric.
We've always been the heart of the UK motor industry - now we're making it even greener.
With faster, more accessible charging across the region, people will have the confidence to make the switch to electric.
We've always been the heart of the UK motor industry - now we're making it even greener.
I’m powering up the West Midlands with 10,000 new EV chargers.
With faster, more accessible charging across the region, people will have the confidence to make the switch to electric.
We've always been the heart of the UK motor industry - now we're making it even greener.
With faster, more accessible charging across the region, people will have the confidence to make the switch to electric.
We've always been the heart of the UK motor industry - now we're making it even greener.
April 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I’m powering up the West Midlands with 10,000 new EV chargers.
With faster, more accessible charging across the region, people will have the confidence to make the switch to electric.
We've always been the heart of the UK motor industry - now we're making it even greener.
With faster, more accessible charging across the region, people will have the confidence to make the switch to electric.
We've always been the heart of the UK motor industry - now we're making it even greener.
Last week, I joined Skills Minister Jacqui Smith at Xcelerate with Edgbaston, a fantastic hub helping young people gain real experience in hospitality.
We met Kundai, a Commis Chef, who trained through our Path 2 Apprenticeship programme.
By investing in our youth, we're investing in our future.
We met Kundai, a Commis Chef, who trained through our Path 2 Apprenticeship programme.
By investing in our youth, we're investing in our future.
April 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Last week, I joined Skills Minister Jacqui Smith at Xcelerate with Edgbaston, a fantastic hub helping young people gain real experience in hospitality.
We met Kundai, a Commis Chef, who trained through our Path 2 Apprenticeship programme.
By investing in our youth, we're investing in our future.
We met Kundai, a Commis Chef, who trained through our Path 2 Apprenticeship programme.
By investing in our youth, we're investing in our future.
Five million FREE bus journeys in my first year as Mayor - and I'm only just getting started.
Supporting NHS staff, young people, unemployed people back into work and apprentices - all while cutting congestion and improving air quality.
Next stop: better buses for everyone!
Supporting NHS staff, young people, unemployed people back into work and apprentices - all while cutting congestion and improving air quality.
Next stop: better buses for everyone!
April 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Five million FREE bus journeys in my first year as Mayor - and I'm only just getting started.
Supporting NHS staff, young people, unemployed people back into work and apprentices - all while cutting congestion and improving air quality.
Next stop: better buses for everyone!
Supporting NHS staff, young people, unemployed people back into work and apprentices - all while cutting congestion and improving air quality.
Next stop: better buses for everyone!
I’ll be at the Mander Centre Community Hub in Wolverhampton for the next Ask the Mayor Anything.
Join me on Tuesday 29th April to have your say.
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Join me on Tuesday 29th April to have your say.
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April 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I’ll be at the Mander Centre Community Hub in Wolverhampton for the next Ask the Mayor Anything.
Join me on Tuesday 29th April to have your say.
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Join me on Tuesday 29th April to have your say.
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The sleeves-rolled up community spirit in Birmingham won’t make headlines.
But it’s the backbone of this region, I’m proud of it and I wish the media would spend a little more time talking about it.
But it’s the backbone of this region, I’m proud of it and I wish the media would spend a little more time talking about it.
April 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The sleeves-rolled up community spirit in Birmingham won’t make headlines.
But it’s the backbone of this region, I’m proud of it and I wish the media would spend a little more time talking about it.
But it’s the backbone of this region, I’m proud of it and I wish the media would spend a little more time talking about it.
I joined Cllr Mary Locke in Birmingham where she’s supporting residents into employment and new opportunities through her local Jobs Fairs.
It’s true champions like Mary who go above and beyond for their communities.
It’s true champions like Mary who go above and beyond for their communities.
April 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I joined Cllr Mary Locke in Birmingham where she’s supporting residents into employment and new opportunities through her local Jobs Fairs.
It’s true champions like Mary who go above and beyond for their communities.
It’s true champions like Mary who go above and beyond for their communities.
This morning, I’m on BBC Radio West Midlands for the final Hot Seat with Kathryn Stanczyszyn.
Call in and ask me what I’m doing to make the West Midlands a better place to live, work and visit.
Let’s have a conversation: 08081 00 99 56.
Call in and ask me what I’m doing to make the West Midlands a better place to live, work and visit.
Let’s have a conversation: 08081 00 99 56.
April 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This morning, I’m on BBC Radio West Midlands for the final Hot Seat with Kathryn Stanczyszyn.
Call in and ask me what I’m doing to make the West Midlands a better place to live, work and visit.
Let’s have a conversation: 08081 00 99 56.
Call in and ask me what I’m doing to make the West Midlands a better place to live, work and visit.
Let’s have a conversation: 08081 00 99 56.
Vaisakhi Diyan Vadhaiyan to the Sikh community celebrating in the West Midlands today, and thank you to Graham St, Ramgarhia Gurdwara for making me feel so welcome.
April 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Vaisakhi Diyan Vadhaiyan to the Sikh community celebrating in the West Midlands today, and thank you to Graham St, Ramgarhia Gurdwara for making me feel so welcome.
Move over - there’s a new way to deliver.
I’m putting electric cargo vehicles in our streets for a cleaner and greener way to deliver.
The West Midlands has a long history of transport innovation - and we’ve got a bright future too.
I’m putting electric cargo vehicles in our streets for a cleaner and greener way to deliver.
The West Midlands has a long history of transport innovation - and we’ve got a bright future too.
April 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Move over - there’s a new way to deliver.
I’m putting electric cargo vehicles in our streets for a cleaner and greener way to deliver.
The West Midlands has a long history of transport innovation - and we’ve got a bright future too.
I’m putting electric cargo vehicles in our streets for a cleaner and greener way to deliver.
The West Midlands has a long history of transport innovation - and we’ve got a bright future too.
I’ve committed £5.7m to help thousands of young people, who are unemployed, into work.
The Connect to Work programme will provide jobs, support and a bright future across the West Midlands.
The Connect to Work programme will provide jobs, support and a bright future across the West Midlands.
April 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I’ve committed £5.7m to help thousands of young people, who are unemployed, into work.
The Connect to Work programme will provide jobs, support and a bright future across the West Midlands.
The Connect to Work programme will provide jobs, support and a bright future across the West Midlands.
I’m working with Government and industry to protect our region - starting with the urgent support for our automotive sector announced earlier this week.
I’ve commissioned a rapid impact report to drive local policy decisions and to make sure our voice is heard in trade talks.
I’ve commissioned a rapid impact report to drive local policy decisions and to make sure our voice is heard in trade talks.
April 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I’m working with Government and industry to protect our region - starting with the urgent support for our automotive sector announced earlier this week.
I’ve commissioned a rapid impact report to drive local policy decisions and to make sure our voice is heard in trade talks.
I’ve commissioned a rapid impact report to drive local policy decisions and to make sure our voice is heard in trade talks.
The Government have stepped up to back our car industry here in the West Midlands in the face of global challenges - supporting British brands like Jaguar Land Rover.
My priority is to protect businesses, investment and long-term growth in our region.
My priority is to protect businesses, investment and long-term growth in our region.
April 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Government have stepped up to back our car industry here in the West Midlands in the face of global challenges - supporting British brands like Jaguar Land Rover.
My priority is to protect businesses, investment and long-term growth in our region.
My priority is to protect businesses, investment and long-term growth in our region.
I visited the WMG Academy for Young Engineers, where they are taking a career-focused approach to education.
That means young people aren't just learning, they are preparing themselves for the world of work.
Students like Obi-Omar are excelling and have bright futures ahead of them.
That means young people aren't just learning, they are preparing themselves for the world of work.
Students like Obi-Omar are excelling and have bright futures ahead of them.
April 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I visited the WMG Academy for Young Engineers, where they are taking a career-focused approach to education.
That means young people aren't just learning, they are preparing themselves for the world of work.
Students like Obi-Omar are excelling and have bright futures ahead of them.
That means young people aren't just learning, they are preparing themselves for the world of work.
Students like Obi-Omar are excelling and have bright futures ahead of them.
Our region is leading the way in battery technology – a visit to Global Nano Network in Coventry proved that! 🔋
They’re creating high-performance batteries while cutting waste and costs. Backing these projects is key to growing our economy and creating high-quality green jobs.
They’re creating high-performance batteries while cutting waste and costs. Backing these projects is key to growing our economy and creating high-quality green jobs.
April 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Our region is leading the way in battery technology – a visit to Global Nano Network in Coventry proved that! 🔋
They’re creating high-performance batteries while cutting waste and costs. Backing these projects is key to growing our economy and creating high-quality green jobs.
They’re creating high-performance batteries while cutting waste and costs. Backing these projects is key to growing our economy and creating high-quality green jobs.
It was great to join @darrenpjones.bsky.social in Birmingham with local business leaders to discuss the important infrastructure projects that we’ll deliver in our region.
Doing this at pace and scale will deliver growth and opportunity across the West Midlands.
Doing this at pace and scale will deliver growth and opportunity across the West Midlands.
April 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It was great to join @darrenpjones.bsky.social in Birmingham with local business leaders to discuss the important infrastructure projects that we’ll deliver in our region.
Doing this at pace and scale will deliver growth and opportunity across the West Midlands.
Doing this at pace and scale will deliver growth and opportunity across the West Midlands.
Dudley, you asked and I answered.
I’m pushing forward on the Black Country Metro extension, opening up our green spaces, and helping people get back into work.
The next Ask the Mayor will be in Sandwell. I hope to see you there.
I’m pushing forward on the Black Country Metro extension, opening up our green spaces, and helping people get back into work.
The next Ask the Mayor will be in Sandwell. I hope to see you there.
April 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Dudley, you asked and I answered.
I’m pushing forward on the Black Country Metro extension, opening up our green spaces, and helping people get back into work.
The next Ask the Mayor will be in Sandwell. I hope to see you there.
I’m pushing forward on the Black Country Metro extension, opening up our green spaces, and helping people get back into work.
The next Ask the Mayor will be in Sandwell. I hope to see you there.
I visited the site of Kings Heath Station today, where we are on track to complete construction by the end of the year.
When the station is complete, it will be the first time this area has had passenger services for 80 years.
I can't wait to welcome the trains back.
When the station is complete, it will be the first time this area has had passenger services for 80 years.
I can't wait to welcome the trains back.
April 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I visited the site of Kings Heath Station today, where we are on track to complete construction by the end of the year.
When the station is complete, it will be the first time this area has had passenger services for 80 years.
I can't wait to welcome the trains back.
When the station is complete, it will be the first time this area has had passenger services for 80 years.
I can't wait to welcome the trains back.
This week, I held a meeting with West Midlands MPs to discuss how we can deliver the best outcomes for the people of our region.
Our focus was clear: Collaboration, partnership and a shared ambition to make the West Midlands an even better place to live, work and invest.
Our focus was clear: Collaboration, partnership and a shared ambition to make the West Midlands an even better place to live, work and invest.
April 3, 2025 at 7:59 AM
This week, I held a meeting with West Midlands MPs to discuss how we can deliver the best outcomes for the people of our region.
Our focus was clear: Collaboration, partnership and a shared ambition to make the West Midlands an even better place to live, work and invest.
Our focus was clear: Collaboration, partnership and a shared ambition to make the West Midlands an even better place to live, work and invest.
A stronger West Midlands starts with stronger businesses.
I know high energy costs are holding firms back. That’s why I’ve secured £15m to help 1300 more businesses cut bills, go greener and invest in their future.
Lower costs mean more jobs, a stronger economy, and a cleaner future for everyone.
I know high energy costs are holding firms back. That’s why I’ve secured £15m to help 1300 more businesses cut bills, go greener and invest in their future.
Lower costs mean more jobs, a stronger economy, and a cleaner future for everyone.
April 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A stronger West Midlands starts with stronger businesses.
I know high energy costs are holding firms back. That’s why I’ve secured £15m to help 1300 more businesses cut bills, go greener and invest in their future.
Lower costs mean more jobs, a stronger economy, and a cleaner future for everyone.
I know high energy costs are holding firms back. That’s why I’ve secured £15m to help 1300 more businesses cut bills, go greener and invest in their future.
Lower costs mean more jobs, a stronger economy, and a cleaner future for everyone.
My mum worked tirelessly to give me opportunities that have helped me get to where I am today.
To all mothers out there, who all work tirelessly for their children, and to my wife, who is the centre of my family and wonderful mother to our son - I wish you a happy Mother’s Day.
To all mothers out there, who all work tirelessly for their children, and to my wife, who is the centre of my family and wonderful mother to our son - I wish you a happy Mother’s Day.
March 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
My mum worked tirelessly to give me opportunities that have helped me get to where I am today.
To all mothers out there, who all work tirelessly for their children, and to my wife, who is the centre of my family and wonderful mother to our son - I wish you a happy Mother’s Day.
To all mothers out there, who all work tirelessly for their children, and to my wife, who is the centre of my family and wonderful mother to our son - I wish you a happy Mother’s Day.
The warmth and hospitality shown by everyone at Small Heath Park was wonderful as I joined Eid celebrations today.
To see a community come together to celebrate makes me proud of our region.
Eid Mubarak.
To see a community come together to celebrate makes me proud of our region.
Eid Mubarak.
March 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The warmth and hospitality shown by everyone at Small Heath Park was wonderful as I joined Eid celebrations today.
To see a community come together to celebrate makes me proud of our region.
Eid Mubarak.
To see a community come together to celebrate makes me proud of our region.
Eid Mubarak.
Six months ago, I visited LEVC's Coventry production facility and yesterday I had the chance to see the new L380 electric vehicle in China.
The West Midlands has a proud legacy of innovation and companies like LEVC are leading the change to cleaner greener vehicles.
The West Midlands has a proud legacy of innovation and companies like LEVC are leading the change to cleaner greener vehicles.
March 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Six months ago, I visited LEVC's Coventry production facility and yesterday I had the chance to see the new L380 electric vehicle in China.
The West Midlands has a proud legacy of innovation and companies like LEVC are leading the change to cleaner greener vehicles.
The West Midlands has a proud legacy of innovation and companies like LEVC are leading the change to cleaner greener vehicles.
From the Mayor of the West Midlands to the Mayor of Chongqing.
There is already a strong relationship between our two countries, but I have been doing my bit to secure a stronger relationship with our region - to bring investment, jobs and drive innovation.
There is already a strong relationship between our two countries, but I have been doing my bit to secure a stronger relationship with our region - to bring investment, jobs and drive innovation.
March 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
From the Mayor of the West Midlands to the Mayor of Chongqing.
There is already a strong relationship between our two countries, but I have been doing my bit to secure a stronger relationship with our region - to bring investment, jobs and drive innovation.
There is already a strong relationship between our two countries, but I have been doing my bit to secure a stronger relationship with our region - to bring investment, jobs and drive innovation.
Welcome to the West Midlands, EcoFlow.
I'm delighted to have secured their new UK headquarters in Birmingham. EcoFlow are a fantastic Chinese energy storage company based in Shenzhen.
This marks a huge step forward in our region’s green energy ambitions and economic growth.
I'm delighted to have secured their new UK headquarters in Birmingham. EcoFlow are a fantastic Chinese energy storage company based in Shenzhen.
This marks a huge step forward in our region’s green energy ambitions and economic growth.
March 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Welcome to the West Midlands, EcoFlow.
I'm delighted to have secured their new UK headquarters in Birmingham. EcoFlow are a fantastic Chinese energy storage company based in Shenzhen.
This marks a huge step forward in our region’s green energy ambitions and economic growth.
I'm delighted to have secured their new UK headquarters in Birmingham. EcoFlow are a fantastic Chinese energy storage company based in Shenzhen.
This marks a huge step forward in our region’s green energy ambitions and economic growth.