West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has outlined his wishes from central government as negotiations open over a new devolution deal for the region.
The 'Levelling Up' white papers includes plans to give more powers to so-called super councils like the West Midlands Combined Authority as well as creating more of them in areas which do not currently have one.
It says: "The UK Government will open negotiations immediately on trailblazer deals with the West Midlands and Greater Manchester, which will act as the blueprint for other Mayor-led Combined Authorities to follow."
