Our Roadmap to 2030
15 Jan 2026
Comment: The MACC is Big for SWM
SWM’s climate change adaptation lead, Alan Carr, shares his experiences of being a partner in the Maximising Adaptation to Climate…
SWM News
8 Jan 2026
Gateley extends partnership with the Heart of England Forest
This partnership shows the power that two SWM members can create when collaborating! Professional services group Gateley has extended its…
Member News
22 Dec 2025
BizEd’s successes of 2025
SWM Members BizEd share their top achievements from 2025 in their winter newsletter. Activities have included: More information
Member News
22 Oct 2025
Placement Student and Collaboration Opportunities
The University of Birmingham are looking for practitioners in ESG, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and sustainability who have a…
Member News
12 Sep 2025
WMCA launches a new Community Environment Network
The Network will aim to connect community groups working on environment action, boost their efforts, and also inspire and support…
Member News
3 Sep 2025
Job opportunity – Community Co-operative Manager
Acocks Greener CIC is seeking a dynamic and driven Community Co-operative Manager to lead the establishment and growth of the…
Member News
18 Aug 2025
Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition
The Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition aims to promote high potential women led businesses in the region and create a platform…
General News
18 Aug 2025
Communicating Sustainability Pilot Project
Indigo have developed a programme called ‘Communicating Sustainability’, funded by Arts Council England, to tackle some of the key sustainability…
General News
18 Aug 2025
SWM Member collaboration features on BBC News
BBC news features an innovative sustainability solution from two SWM members, Metal Assemblies and Aston Business School The article below…
Member News / SWM News
18 Aug 2025
Actions to jointly address climate change and biodiversity loss in England
This report from DESNZ and Defra highlights how the UK Government is delivering its key commitments on climate and nature…
General News
23 Jun 2025
Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Hub: Policy Response Unit call for applications
The MACC Hub is advertising four, short-term research contracts as part of its Policy Response Unit, that aims to provide…
General News
17 Jun 2025
Job opportunity: Partnership Assistant – Energy
The Energy Capital team at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are looking for a Partnership Assistant. In this role,…
Member News
12 Jun 2025
Deploying Successful EV Infrastructure for Local Authorities
Authored by SWM member Cenex, this report examines how local authorities can adopt a proactive, people-centred approach to the deployment…
Member News
10 Jun 2025
Clean Futures Accelerator: Trial Opportunity for SMEs
Test and validate your clean technology with funding (up to £50,000) and expertise from Coventry University’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing.…
Member News
22 May 2025
Crown Estate Investment into Birmingham
SWM Supporting Member The Crown Estate has signed a £24bn joint venture with Lendlease to unlock tens of thousands of…
Member News
22 May 2025
Are Green Jobs for Everyone?
Our members, BizEd Projects CIC and Sarah Stone Consulting, collaborate on a new book focusing on green jobs and skills…
Member News
29 Apr 2025
Applications are open for the West Midlands Create Growth Programme!
The West Midlands Create Growth Programme is designed to support creative businesses working in the West Midlands Combined Authority area.…
General News
28 Apr 2025
The Rebuild Site & The Reuse Hub Impact Report 2024
By helping community groups access free materials, running skills workshops to boost DIY confidence, and promoting sustainable crafting and building…
General News
14 Apr 2025
New funding to help hundreds more businesses cut energy costs and carbon emissions
Another 1,300 businesses across the West Midlands are to get a share of £15m of new funding to cut their…
General News
27 Mar 2025
SWM Members Consultancy Directory
SWM are excited to announce the launch of our updated Members Consultancy Directory, a comprehensive guide for professionals dedicated to…
SWM News
11 Mar 2025
Adverse Weather and Health Plan: Process evaluation of local implementation in England
NHR are conducting a survey as part of their evaluation of England’s Adverse Weather and Health Plan (AWHP). If you are…
General News
10 Feb 2025
Free fleet reviews available for Midlands councils
To support local authorities in the Midlands with their net zero commitments, the Midlands Net Zero Hub is offering free…
General News