Commonwealth Games 2022 Benefits to West Midlands 2020-01-16
2020-01-16
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The West Midlands is set to host the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022, with substantial investment and job opportunities expected.
What steps are being taken by the Department to ensure that the 2022 Commonwealth games deliver tangible benefits such as increased jobs and skills for residents of Dudley and beyond, working closely with Mayor Andy Street?
I welcome Marco Longhi to his place, recognising his past contributions as a councillor. We work closely with Andy Street and Birmingham City Council through regular engagement. The organising committee plans to recruit 45,000 staff, contractors and volunteers; specifically, the athletes' village will create 400 new jobs including 50 apprenticeships.
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