LISTEN: Breaking down the 2021 mayoral election

In this special episode of the Chamber podcast, Henrietta Brealey, chief executive of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, and Andrew Carter, chief executive of Centre for Cities, discuss the details of the upcoming West Midlands Mayoral election.

On 6 May, the region will go to the polls to vote for who they want to be as the region's second metro mayor.

During the podcast, Henrietta and Andrew discuss why businesses should care about the election, how the election differs compared to general elections, the powers the mayor's office actually holds and why the metro mayor's office is so important to business.

You can listen to the podcast below. Find us on iTunes or audioboom, Spotify, Deezer and Google Podcasts to gain access to more episodes.

On 22 April, Centre for Cities are hosting a virtual event, being rain in partnership with the Chambers, with confirmed candidates running in the election.

To book your place at the hustings, click here