Investment and Opportunity in the West Midlands

The podcast episode discusses the West Midlands' attractiveness to investors and developers. The region has seen a 48% increase in investment compared to the previous year, attributed to talented people and excellent R&D from local universities. The focus is on developing critical growth sectors such as advanced engineering, digital, and med tech. The episode emphasizes the importance of skilled workforce and technical education in these areas. The West Midlands is also making progress in housing development, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing and regeneration of brownfield sites. The role of transport infrastructure in driving housing schemes and overall regeneration is highlighted. The episode concludes with a discussion on the move towards fiscal devolution, with a focus on business rates and raising local revenue.