On 14 October 2025 Cabinet:-
(i)
Agreed
that the City Council will work with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) to explore the potential for
new delivery and governance arrangements including a Mayoral Development Zone
(MDZ) and Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC);
(ii)
Agreed
that the City Council will work with WMCA and SMBC in consultation with key
stakeholders to agree interim arrangements including shadow MDZ and MDC Boards;
(iii)
Agreed
that the City Council will work with WMCA, SMBC and the relevant Government
Departments to develop detailed options and business cases for the specific
scope, powers and funding for the MDC or alternative delivery vehicles;
(iv)
Endorsed
WMCA undertaking public consultation as may be required in respect to the
designation of MDC, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 or other relevant
legislation;
(v)
Agreed
that any MDZ and MDC should address the timely delivery of Birmingham’s
strategic growth and regeneration priorities as set out in the Economy and
Place Strategy, including the SEZ, the Our Future City: Central Birmingham
Framework 2045 area and the EBNS Inclusive Growth Area;
(vi)
Agreed
that any MDC should address priority areas including Birmingham Sports Quarter,
Birmingham Knowledge Quarter, Curzon, Park Birmingham, Smithfield and Digbeth,
subject to engagement with stakeholders and the development of detailed
proposals;
(vii)
Noted
that further reports will be brought to Cabinet setting out the outcome of the
above activities and seeking approval to implement any new governance and
delivery arrangements; and
(viii)
Authorised
the City Solicitor to prepare, negotiate, execute and complete all relevant
legal documentation to give effect to the above decisions.
THE DEADLINE FOR CALL IN IS
1600 HOURS ON MONDAY 20 OCTOBER 2025.