Can the newly elected West Midlands Mayor start making a difference to congestion on our roads, put together a team of mentors to help young people find jobs and draw up a housing action plan for the region by mid-August?

Because these are some of the ambitious targets Conservative Andy Street has set himself for his first 100 days in office.

Being a brand new job, few know what to expect of the West Midlands Mayor - so Mr Street, the former managing director of John Lewis - wants to make an immediate impact and has outlined a series of targets for him to achieve by August 16.

He has also promised to fast track work on ending rough sleeping on our streets as a priority through the creation of a special task force to seek new ways to fund and direct help and support to those in trouble.

Prime Minister Theresa May is greeted by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street in Wolverhampton
Prime Minister Theresa May is greeted by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street in Wolverhampton

Mayor's plans for the first 100 days

• Appoint a leadership team and agree action plans on transport, housing and jobs

These are the key mayoral responsibilities and there will be little time dithering over proposals - firm plans need to be drawn up fast

• Launch quick congestion busting measures, such as reviewing traffic light timings and road work plans on key routes

He realises that commuters are stuck now and, while new rail and tram lines may help in the long term, something needs to be done soon so a hit list of traffic black spots will also be compiled

• Find Mayor’s Mentors for 1,000 young people in need of guidance and help to get into work

These are people who have been successful in their careers and can inspire those who are just starting out

• Hold the first of many public Ask Andy events for members of the public to quiz their new mayor

He pledges to hold one at least every three months - including in person, on the radio or online

• Set the date for a Mayor’s Community Day

To encourage people to volunteer and make a difference to their neighbourhoods

• Host a summit of faith leaders to agree a plan for community relations and integration

We need to work together to unlock the region's full potential he argues and will discuss inter-faith initiatives.

• Bring the Brexit cabinet ministers to the region to meet businesses and the public

Part of his plan is to ensure the West Midlands makes the most of Brexit and businesses are supported - including asking the Government to prioritise trade deals with key West Midlands markets abroad

• Take a trade mission to a fast-growing foreign market such as Silicon Valley to seek business opportunities and pitch to potential investors

Longer term, Mr Street aims to attract a major global tech company, such as Google, Facebook or Apple, to invest in the West Midlands.

One of his pledges was to meet with Prime Minister Theresa May to push for more government help for the West Midlands - something he did for the first time as mayor on Saturday.