Region 'on cusp of extraordinary opportunity', say boss

THE new temporary boss of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) said the region stands on the “cusp of extraordinary opportunity”.

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Ed Cox has assumed the role of temporary chief executive of the organisation following the departure of Laura Shoaf, who had been in the role for the past four years.

Mr Cox has been with WMCA for five years and has been serving as the Deputy Chief Executive, leading on strategy, economy and net zero.

Ms Shoaf, who had been with the authority since its inception, attended her final WMCA Board meeting held at City of Wolverhampton Council on Friday.