Future of Transport: Rural Strategy – Call for Evidence
This call for evidence from government seeks views and evidence from all those with an… More >
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News by topic: Leadership and location: UK (newest first)
New West Midlands cycle hire scheme to start with pilot in Sutton Coldfield
A new cycle hire scheme is due to launch across the West Midlands next year… More >
UK sets ambitious new climate target ahead of UN Summit
Prime Minister announces ambitious new emissions target setting the UK on the path to net… More >
Funding Opportunity: SBRI Removing air pollutants from homes to safeguard health -Apply by 13/01/2021
This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by UKRI’s Strategic Priorities Fund. The aim… More >
Government takes step to end sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
The UK has taken another historic step on the road to ending its contribution to climate change… More >
BMA Report: Climate change and sustainability- The health service and net zero
This report addresses the progress of sustainability in the UKs health services and outlines recommendations… More >
Taskforce Launched to Drive Construction of Low Carbon, Energy Efficient Homes Across the West Midlands
A taskforce featuring some of the UK’s top property experts, including our members Willmott Dixon… More >
IEMA Primer Released- The Environment Bill: Background, content and passage through UK Parliament
The IEMA has released a primer- ‘The Environment Bill: Background, content and passage through the… More >
Funding Opportunity: Net Zero Innovation Programme open until 25/09/20
The Net Zero Innovation Programme will bring together partnerships of researchers and climate change officers… More >
Funding Opportunity: One Public Estate 8th Round open until 12/11/20
The One Public Estate (OPE) programme is a partnership between the Office of Government Property… More >
VIA by Veolia’s calls for Solutions
The VIA by Veolia program is the group’s Open Innovation program. The program has two… More >
Accelar celebrates first anniversary of the business
SWM members Accelar have recently celebrated the first anniversary of the business, helping to accelerate… More >
‘Reducing fuel poverty and driving clean growth’- Midlands Energy Hub Summer 2020 newsletter
The Midlands Energy Hub recently released their Summer 2020 newsletter, titled: ‘Reducing fuel poverty and… More >
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 >
Improving access to greenspace – new publication by PHE
Public Health England has published a new document that gives support to local government on… More >
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 >
SWM Chief Executive shortlisted for an IEMA Impact Award alongside other SWM members
SWM’s very own Chief Executive Anna Bright has been shortlisted for an IEMA Impact Award,… More >
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories… More >
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge Webinar Workshops
UKCPN & KTN will be hosting a series of workshops to support collaboration for the… More >
Green Gown Awards 2020 – Applications Now Open
Awarding Sustainability Excellence in Extraordinary Times These are unprecedented times and we have carefully considered… More >
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