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Recent developments at The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)

New data revealed that over 16,000 children are currently living in temporary accommodation across the West Midlands, marking a significant increase from the previous year. In response, WMCA Mayor Richard Parker reiterated his commitment to tackling the housing crisis by setting a target to build 2,000 social homes annually by 2028. Full story here

West Midlands Metro fare dodgers will soon face a tenfold hike in penalty fines, increasing the charge from the current £10 to £100 in the new year.

This enforcement measure was approved by the WMCA Board as part of a wider overhaul of ticketing arrangements, which aims to deter evasion and align with the new 'buy before you board' policy. Full story here

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