Over 100 leading figures from government, industry, institutions and academia convened in Birmingham last month to debate and drive action on resource efficiency across G7 countries.   The event, organised by Birmingham based International Synergies Limited and the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs […]

The Birmingham Energy Savers (BES) programme has recently been featured in the EUROCITIES publication “GREEN JOBS FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION”. BES programme tackles fuel poverty and the presence of energy inefficient buildings that have a negative impact on the environment. The programme was launched to make the most […]

The European Commission Vice-President for the Energy Union, Mr Maroš Šefčovič, hosted a high level round table on the strategic role of smart cities for tackling energy challenges in Brussels on 25 February. Sir Albert Bore presented how Birmingham is improving the energy efficiency of […]

  Cows wearing GPS collars and food vans predicting the locations of potential customers were just some of the good practices presented at the Better project thematic event in the week of 15th June 2020.  The Better project – stimulating regional innovation through better e-government […]

In February 2014, the GBSLEP published the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) Strategy for 2014-2012, outlining how the resources are to be distributed. European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) | GBSLEP This document forms part of the Strategic Economic Plan and outlines the role of […]

Climate change is a global issue we cannot afford to ignore. Birmingham City Council has set itself an ambitious aim of reducing CO2 emissions by 60% by 2027 compared against levels from 1990. The Council has set out a Green Commission outlining clear priorities for […]

This call is looking to increase energy efficiency in particular in small and medium sized enterprises, including through the implementation of low carbon technologies. For more information and how to apply click HERE

The European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) has been recently allocated 260 Million euros by the European Union to support various activities in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull region. The ESIF Strategy In February 2014, the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) published […]

Are you interested in trading with India? Then come along to the Meeting of the Birmingham Commonwealth Association Trade and Business Group to be held at 9.00 am on Thursday19th February 2015 at the offices of Mills and Reeves, 78-84 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AB […]

Birmingham City Council’s European and International Affairs (EIA) team leads on European funding, including providing advice and guidance to Council teams and external partners on all matters relating to EU funding and policy. Our track record includes: Helping secure £235 million for the EU Social Investment Fund (encompassing […]