LGA and UKSSD launch Sustainable Development Guide for councils
The Local Government Association and the UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development have today launched a guide to… More >
News > Topic > Clean Air and Water
Our logo next to a news item means that it's associated with SWM
News by topic: Clean Air and Water and location: Staffordshire (newest first)
Cycling and walking plan for England published by Government
The Government has launched a new Cycling and Walking Plan for England. The plan describes… More >
Funding Opportunity: Designing sustainable plastic solutions
The UK Government has released a competition to win funding for early-stage, human-centred design projects… More >
Staffordshire County Council: Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan Consultation
The Government has invited local transport authorities to publish Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans… More >
Comment: Could the pandemic spell the end of rural bus services?
Many of us working in the sustainability sector have been thinking about how the Coronavirus… More >
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,… More >
We have changed the baseline for our 2030 Roadmap targets
As of 24 April 2020, SWM has decided to change the baseline year of all… More >
Decarbonising Transport
Climate change is the most pressing environmental challenge of our time. There is overwhelming scientific… More >
Greener NHS Campaign To Tackle Climate ‘Health Emergency’
NHS Chief Sir Simon Stevens has today announced the NHS and its staff will step… More >
Your business voice: How will climate change and carbon reduction impact your business?
Over the next decade, many UK businesses may be impacted by climate change and policies… More >
40 Day Challenge: 26 February – 9 April
From giving up meat to walking 40 miles in 40 days, we’re asking people to… More >
Staffordshire County Council Sustainability professional – Job Opportunity
Salary: £13/hour (37 hour a week) Location: 1 Staffordshire Place, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2LP Staffordshire… More >
The Wildlife Trusts call for action to halt HS2
In the most comprehensive environmental assessment to date The Wildlife Trusts reveal the sheer scale… More >
Climate emergencies and net zero targets: how SWM can support you
After months of heightened media engagement around climate change and the need to make urgent… More >
Green GB Week 2019 taking place 4-8 November
The Government is running its second Green Great Britain week, this year to be held… More >
Funding opportunity: Driving the electric revolution
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £19 million across… More >
Our Comment: A little less conversation, a little more climate action
In our last newsletter we commented on the increasing interest in sustainability and the declarations… More >
Our comment: Have we reached a tipping point?
So far, 2019 has shown signs that climate change is increasingly recognised as a critical issue.… More >
Funding: Apply for the Better Streets Community Fund
Ever felt that your street needs improvements for cycling and walking? Would you like a road… More >
Report: Understanding the True Value of V2G
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) is a system whereby electric vehicles plugged into a chargepoint can provide bi-directional… More >
Slingshot