Environment Agency Releases New ‘State of the Environment’ Report
The Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Sir James Bevan has made a major speech… More >
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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 >
Innovation in technology, transport and housing in £66 million package to help kick start West Midlands economic recovery
Eight ‘shovel ready’ projects, ranging from the National Brownfield Land Institute to Very Light Rail… 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 >
WMCA Survey – How has Covid-19 affected you?
The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have affected all of us, not just here in… 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 >
Coronavirus Support
The Government has announced various measures to help minimise the impact of COVID-19 on small… More >
Transport for West Midlands working to keep public transport moving in wake of coronavirus outbreak
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has vowed to focus on keeping safe, clean, and functioning… More >
West Midlands Cycling and Walking Network
What is this project about? The Cycling and Walking Network plan is a first for the region… 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 >
#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 >
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