Who is Richard Parker? New West Midlands Mayor's career and priorities after election win
Richard Parker is the new West Midlands Mayor.
Local elections 2024|15 hours ago
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Sandwell is comparatively young, having only been established in 1974, when it brought together the six towns of West Bromwich, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton and Wednesbury. Its picturesque parkland, Sandwell Valley, is one of its most loved landmarks.