West Midlands Mayoral candidates answer questions on housing
Video report by our Political Correspondent Alison Mackenzie
Next week, if you live in the Black Country, Birmingham, Solihull or Coventry, you get the chance to decide who should become the first ever West Midlands Mayor.
It's a huge job, with new powers and new money to spend. So we are putting some of the six candidates through their paces, to help you make your decision.
Our Political Correspondent Alison Mackenzie boarded the ITV News Central Battle Bus with five of the candidates to answer questions from local people on housing.
Now onboard her bus were the candidates from the five parties with the most consistent support across the West Midlands in recent years. There is a sixth candidate - Graham Stevenson from the Communist Party.
You can find out more about all of the candidates standing for West Midlands Mayor here.
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[**Watch: Why these six people want the job**](http:// the candidates from the five parties with the most consistent support across the West Midlands in recent years)