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 >
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VIA by Veolia’s calls for Solutions
The VIA by Veolia program is the group’s Open Innovation program. The program has two… More >
Trustee recruitment at the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Closing date: 05 October 2020 The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country is… More >
SWM are recruiting a Young Director – apply by 16.10.20
Are you passionate about changing the way people think and act so that we can… More >
SWM are recruiting a new Chair – apply by 16.10.20
We are looking for an individual who is able to build on the strong leadership… More >
Voi wins exclusive e-scooter trial in West Midlands
In May, the Department of Transport decided to fast-track e-scooter trials across the UK, to… More >
Accelar celebrates first anniversary of the business
SWM members Accelar have recently celebrated the first anniversary of the business, helping to accelerate… More >
Climate change challenge to be at the heart of the region’s updated transport plan
The region’s wide-ranging transport plan is set to be updated with a greater focus on… More >
WMCA signs up to West Midlands National Park
Plans to create a West Midlands National Park have taken a step forward after the… 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 >
What are you doing that’s new? Your chance to tell us
In response to the WM Local Industrial Strategy’s call to create an innovation culture, our… More >
#WM2041 West Midlands Combined Authority publish net zero plans
On Thursday 23 January the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) lanched an ambitious discussion document in… 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 >
WMCA sets new ambitious carbon reduction target for the region – net zero by 2041
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has set new climate change targets to reduce carbon… 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 >
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