The Government Office for the West Midlands (GOWM), co-ordinates the delivery of Government policy and works to address the challenges facing the region.

 

This involves implementing government policy and initiatives across ten government departments including public health, the economy, planning and the environment.

 

The Government Office for the West Midlands is also responsible for co-ordinating a number of regional activities aimed at Children and Young People including the Connexions and Sure Start programmes.

 

The region benefits from GOWM initiatives in a number of other areas including:

 

-Preparing for Emergencies

-Culture and leisure

-Community Safety

-Economy

-Transport

-Education and Skills

 

 

For more information on the Government Office for the West Midlands please visit: