Resource Library

WMCA Economic Monitor June 2026

A monthly economic impact monitor which gives an overview of key economic trends for the 7 local authorities within the WMCA and the wider region, looking at policy changes, economic shocks, and new business deals and investments.

Black Country Business Economic Impact Economy Insights West Midlands Combined Authority

WMCA Economic Dashboard

A dashboard showcasing an array of information relating to the economy of the WMCA

Business Economy People Places West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority

WMCA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

An intelligence briefing covering local emissions

Insights Places West Midlands Combined Authority

Labour Demand & Occupational Shortages

Insights into what skills employers are seeking

Insights People West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Foreign Direct Investment

An intelligence briefing covering regional Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Projects and Jobs

Business Insights West Midlands

Regional Labour Market and Local Claimant Headline Figures

Insights into monthly labour market figures for the West Midlands region as well as the WMCA monthly claimant count

Insights People West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Regional Trade in Goods: Year Ending Q1 2026

Latest trends for the West Midlands region on trade in goods.

Business Insights West Midlands

West Midlands Insights on Society and Economy Newsletter

A monthly newsletter on the trends that matter to the West Midlands

Economy Insights West Midlands

Innovation Activities

An intelligence briefing on local business innovation

Business Insights West Midlands

Local Sites and Employees Linked to Trade in Goods

The number of local sites and employees across the WMCA area linked to a business carrying out international trade in goods.

Business Insights West Midlands Combined Authority