
West Midlands
West Midlands Region
Counties in the Region
- Shropshire
- Staffordshire
- Herefordshire
- Worcestershire
- Warwickshire
West Midlands Committee

Rachel Wallwork
Regional Chair

Matthew Burton
Vice Chair

David Etheridge
Communications Officer

Emma Rohomon
Secretary

Annie Bettison
Treasurer

Melanie Steadman
Regional Officer
Regional & National News
Transport Committee opens taxi and private hire licensing review with first oral evidence session
The Transport Committee has launched its inquiry into taxi and PHV licensing, with a first oral evidence session on 15...
Read MoreGovernment report calls for regulation of skins gambling to protect young players
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published a comprehensive report highlighting growing concerns over skins gambling.
Read MoreNew gambling deposit limit rules provide clarity for consumers
From 30 June 2026 all online operators must provide customers with the opportunity to set a ‘deposit limit’.
Read MoreGovernment launches major review of the Licensing Act 2003
The UK Government has launched a major review of the Licensing Act 2003, aiming to modernise and streamline the licensing...
Read MoreGovernment seeks evidence to shape new tobacco and vapes regulations
The UK Government has launched a call for evidence to inform secondary legislation supporting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Read MoreSIA updates licensing criteria to strengthen public protection
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) will implement revised licensing criteria on 1 December 2025.
Read MoreWales Introduces Bill to Ban Greyhound Racing: Deputy First Minister Cites Animal Welfare Risks
The proposed legislation would make Wales the first UK nation to ban greyhound racing outright.
Read MoreMayor launches night-time economy commission to support West Midlands hospitality and culture
Mayor Richard Parker has announced the formation of the West Midlands Night-Time Economy Commission.
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