2 Jun 2020
TfWM survey competition: Business Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in the West Midlands
This survey covers a variety of topics which we will use to support our planning as the lockdown restrictions are…
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2 Jun 2020
West Midlands Combined Authority: Work begins on autonomous vehicle trial route
Work has begun on the 300km Midlands Future Mobility test environment that will stretch from Coventry to Birmingham, which will…
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1 Jun 2020
GreenScies: Project for a New Smart Energy Grid
About GreenScies The GreenScies consortium has experience in large infrastructure projects, heating and cooling networks, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, developing…
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27 May 2020
Birmingham City Council secures funding for e-cargo bike pilot
Following a successful bid application, Birmingham City Council has secured £58,000 in government grant funding to run an e-cargo bike…
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14 May 2020
Building back better in the West Midlands
It’s impossible to miss the role that nature is playing in providing a source of comfort and relief for so many during this difficult time. This comes as…
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12 May 2020
USER Project
Opportunity for social housing providers to join innovative, energy-saving, hot water project.Demand Side Response (DSR) is a mechanism that can be…
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11 May 2020
Transport in a climate emergency: Keeping emissions low after Covid-19
Full article hereClimate Emergency Before COVID-19 hit, climate change was one of the main topics on the news. We heard…
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11 May 2020
Taskforce sets out ten priorities for the West Midlands economic recovery
A West Midlands road map to secure a successful post-Covid 19 economic recovery is to focus on 10 key goals,…
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7 May 2020
Mental Health Awareness Week: Share your stories about kindness in our region
People who have experienced little – and big – acts of kindness during the coronavirus pandemic are being asked to…
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4 May 2020
WMCA Survey – How has Covid-19 affected you?
The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have affected all of us, not just here in the West Midlands but globally.…
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27 Apr 2020
SWM publishes new Members Directory – one week ahead of new Forum
SWM has today published a new Directory providing a useful one-stop document summarising the activities, contact details and coverage of…
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21 Apr 2020
Food Bank to support 40 food bank partner organisations
Co-op Midcounties have launched a Food Bank Fund to supporting 40 food bank partner organisations across their trading areas. Having…
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21 Apr 2020
Human Lending Library Launches in the West Midlands
iSE is delighted to be working with charity Expert Impact to launch the Human Lending Library Birmingham. Following in the footsteps of…
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7 Apr 2020
Women in FCERM Award 2020
Women in FCERM are a networking group of professionals set up to support and connect women working across the flood…
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2 Apr 2020
Green Gown Awards 2020 – Applications Now Open
Awarding Sustainability Excellence in Extraordinary Times These are unprecedented times and we have carefully considered the options for this year’s…
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30 Mar 2020
Shropshire Council pledges £295,000 for voluntary and community groups responding to the impact of coronavirus
Shropshire Council is providing a package of financial support to community groups and voluntary organisations who are providing critical support…
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27 Mar 2020
Our comment: Can we learn from coronavirus to benefit sustainability?
SWM, like many of you, are trying to manage the crisis associated with the coronavirus whilst also maintaining our focus…
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26 Mar 2020
Dedicated website launched to help businesses through Covid-19 crisis
A dedicated website providing the latest information for West Midlands businesses hit by the Covid-19 crisis was launched today (Wednesday…
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23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus Support
The Government has announced various measures to help minimise the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses. Some of these measures…
General News
3 Mar 2020
Community Champions for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
As we step up our preparations to host the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, we’re on the hunt for 22 community…
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2 Mar 2020
West Midlands Cycling and Walking Network
What is this project about? The Cycling and Walking Network plan is a first for the region that will provide safer and…
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20 Feb 2020
Advice: how to consider the environment in your heritage project
SWM has been working with the Heritage Fund for the past year to help them assess the sustainability credentials of…
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18 Feb 2020
CSR & Sustainability Executive – Job Opportunity
ROLE A unique opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about CSR & Sustainability and really wants to make a difference…
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13 Feb 2020
WMCA Environmental and Energy Capital – Job Opportunities
Role: Energy Capital Support Officer (12 Month FTC)Recruiter: WMCALocation: 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SDSalary: £20,151- £22,947Closes: 25 February 11:59 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36.5…
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