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 >
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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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Our Comment: Review of the WMCA Local Industrial Strategy
On Thursday 16 May the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) published its Local Industrial Strategy,… More >
WMCA publish Local Industrial Strategy
The West Midlands Combined Authority have today published their trailblazing Local Industrial Strategy. It is… More >
Environment Agency launches flood risk consultation
The Environment Agency is launching the start of its consultation on the draft national flood… More >
Our Comment: Is Brexit taking the environmental biscuit?
Does anyone know what is happening with Brexit at the moment? If anyone has any… More >
West Midlands Mayor Combined Authority to cleanest bus fleet outside London
The ambition to deliver the cleanest bus fleet in the UK outside London was announced… More >
Bike share trial starts in Wolverhampton
The first “nextbikes” have arrived in Wolverhampton, ahead of the full 5000-bike roll-out across the… More >
Clean Air Strategy published by Government
The Clean Air Strategy 2019 sets out how the Government intends to tackle sources of air… More >
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