Solihull Council: Secretariat to Climate Change Commission

Lead Organisation

Sustainability West Midlands

Project Manager: Anna Bright, Chief Executive

Overview

In December 2020, SWM were commissioned to provide secretariat support to the emerging Solihull Climate Change Commission. SWM worked closely with the Chair of the Commission to establish it through the identification and engagement of nine independent, cross-sector commission members with particular thematic focus.

SWM organised regular meetings, and supported the Chair and Commissioners to provide detailed feedback to the council on their Net Zero Green Paper and Action Plan.

Testimonial

“As Chair of the Solihull Climate Change Commission, I would like to thank you and your team at SWM for your professional support and expertise. Establishing the commission was achieved swiftly, even in the midst of the COVID pandemic. SWM administrative skills allowed the Commission to meet using Zoom and then deliver on schedule its initial report on the Solihull Net Zero program. I am looking forward to working with you and the team as we make progress this year”

Peter T. Rayson, Chairman, Solihull Climate Change Commission (June 2021).

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