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West Midlands local authorities - Leading Together

This leaflet was published during our exhibition presence at all three political party conference in September 2008. Councils in the West Midlands believe that the most effective way to develop the Region's economy and improve quality of life for the people who live here is by working together in partnership with one another and government agencies, across the whole of the Region.

Download and view West Midlands local authorities - Leading Together (1.3mb)

Strategic Plan 'Changing Places' - July 2008

The Strategic Plan outlines the Association's broad objectives and resource allocations for 2008/09 which are designed to further the strategic priorities. It provides and opportunity for both a stock take on the year gone by and an anticipation of the year ahead.

Download and view the Strategic Plan 'Changing Places' - July 2008 (pdf 3.1mb)

What it did for us?

A summary report of Association activities and achievements during 2007-08.

What it did for us?

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West Midlands - The Bigger Picture (July 2007)

A new statement setting out the need for national and local government to work as a team to meet the challenges facing the West Midlands and improve the lives of people in the Region. In the statement the Association says ‘a new relationship with central government, built on mutual trust and confidence is needed’.

The West Midlands Bigger Picture also supports Sir Michael Lyons call for more clarity over government’s expectations of councils and the funding they receive for public services.

Download and view 'West Midlands - The Bigger Picture'

Local Government - A Regional Force

A declaration by the West Midlands Local Government Association which sets out the principles by which local government operates in regional matters and its commitments to effective governance for the common good. It focuses on five key areas:

The Regional Dimension of Local Government
Local Government's Regional Vision
The Local Government Offer
The Local Government Commitment
Local Government's Expectations

Download and view 'Local Government - A Regional Force'

Strategic Plan and Annual Review - July 2007

The Strategic Plan and Annual Review outlines the Association's broad objectives and resource allocations for 2006/07 which are designed to further the strategic priorites. It provides and opportunity for both a stock take on the year gone by and an anticipation of the year ahead.

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