Switch Birmingham Learning Alliance

Arup

Coordinates, steers and facilitates the Birmingham Learning Alliance.

Arup is a global design and business consulting firm.  Arup Water are involved in all aspects of the water cycle.

The University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is one of the top research universities in the world.  It is a founding member of Universitas 21.

The University is involved in a number of the SWITCH research projects.

Birmingham City Council

Management and control of the municipal functions and governance for the city of Birmingham, including health, education, housing, employment creation and environment.  They are also leading in the planning and implementation of urban regeneration; one of which is the Eastside development.

Severn Trent Water Ltd

Severn Trent Water Ltd are the regulated water company, responsible under the Water Industries Act for the provision of water and drainage services for the Severn and Trent catchments which includes the city of Birmingham.

Environment Agency for England and Wales

Has full remit to control air, land and water pollution.  They issue and control IPPC licences and are responsible for management and coastal protection/management.  They are statutory consultees to the planning process.

British Waterways

British Waterways is a government statutory body responsible for the management of inland navigations.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council are the municipal authority for the Solihull area of the West Midlands.

West Midlands Regional Observatory

The West Midlands Regional Assembly is a government body responsible for reviewing the state of the West Midlands, and providing access to information and intelligence.

Consumer Council for Water-West Midlands

The Consumer Council for Water is the industry watchdog, set up to represent customers of water and sewerage companies in England and Wales.

West Midlands Regional Assembly

West Midlands Regional Assembly are responsible for developing and co-coordinating a strategic vision for improving the quality of life in this region. 

Groundworks-West Midlands

Groundworks is a partnership whose vision is to have a society made up of sustainable communities which are healthy, vibrant, safe and ultimately prosper.  Groundworks purpose is to create sustainable communities through joint environmental action.  They are heavily involved in the Eastside regeneration project in Birmingham.

Advantage West Midlands-Regional Development Agency

Advantage West Midlands is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for the West Midlands.  Advantage West Midlands aims to improve the region as a place to live, work, learn and visit.  They work with a number of partners; private, public, voluntary and community, to develop their policies.

UKWIR-UK Water Industries Agency

UKWIR was set up to provide a frame work for the procurement of a common research programme for UK water operators on ‘one voice’ issues.  Over the past 10 years, 400 reports on a variety of topics including climate change and water resources.

British Water

British Water is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of the interests of British water industries.  They support members businesses, represent members interests and support best practice. 

CIWEM-Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Managers

CIWEM is a professional bogy governed under Royal Charter to look after the interests of water engineers and environmental managers.  They aim to advance the science and practice of water and environmental management, promote education, study, training and research and to establish standards of competence and conduct on the part of members and the Institution.

OFWAT-The Office of the Water Regulator-England & Wales

OFWAT is the water industries regulator for England and Wales.  OFWAT tries to encourage water companies to provide outstanding service, in terms of quality and value, for their customers.