Stockport Council teams have carried out more than six months of targeted enforcement activity to address littering, fly-tipping and environmental offences across Stockport. Neighbourhood action days began in Spring, and have seen specialist teams carry out coordinated enforcement operations in … [Read more...]
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Cobalt Energy make connections at RWM 2026 Exhibition
This September 16th-17th, Cobalt Energy once again exhibited at the Resource and Waste Management Exhibition (RWM) at the NEC, Birmingham. Split over two days, Cobalt Energy's Technical and Business Development teams welcomed visitors to the firm's stand who approached with a great mix of … [Read more...]
Clean energy agreement moves Greater Manchester closer to carbon-neutral public transport system
Greater Manchester has taken the next step in its ambitions to deliver a carbon-neutral public transport system after agreeing a long-term deal for UK-generated clean energy. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is entering into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with AGR Power which will … [Read more...]
£240,000 investment proposed for three Reddish play areas
Stockport Council has secured £240,000 through the UK Government's Pride in Place programme to upgrade play areas at three local parks in Reddish. Houldsworth Park, South Reddish Park and Unity Park will receive £80,000 of investment each to upgrade and transform their play areas over the next … [Read more...]
Stockport recycling site swaps diesel for greener alternatives
A recycling site in Stockport has become the first in the UK to swap out its diesel generators for a combination of greener hydrogen power units, solar and grid. Elsa Recycling, which specialises in plastic, cardboard and paper waste, has replaced two 400kVA diesel generators at its main … [Read more...]
£2 million fund launched to help Greater Manchester private hire drivers upgrade to greener vehicles
Greater Manchester has launched a £2 million fund to help private hire drivers licensed in the city-region to switch to cleaner vehicles as part of work to improve air quality. The Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Support Fund offers grants of up to £2,500 for drivers licensed by one of Greater … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery awarded Silver Carbon Literate Organisation certification
Stockport's Robinsons Brewery has announced that it has been accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation by The Carbon Literacy Project. The certification recognises the family-owned brewery and pub company’s continued commitment to tackling climate change, reducing organisational carbon … [Read more...]
United Utilities to deliver additional £975 million investment across the North West
Water sector regulator, Ofwat, has provisionally approved proposals by United Utilities to deliver a £975 million investment into the region's water infrastructure. Plans will support the continued growth of the region's economy, and create an estimated 4,000 additional jobs across United … [Read more...]
NatWest partners with Green Economy to support Greater Manchester businesses with sustainability
NatWest has announced a partnership with Greater Manchester-based Green Economy to support businesses in the region navigate rising energy costs and reduce emissions. The partnership will combine Green Economy's fully funded business support for the region's businesses with the bank's … [Read more...]
Nature ranger appointed to enhance environment at Stepping Hill
Outside garden areas on the Stepping Hill Hospital site are about to see new support and improvement with the appointment of a brand new specialist nature support role. Nature recovery ranger Matt Ross is now working two days a week on the site helping to create more nature friendly green spaces, … [Read more...]
Stockport Council grant awarded to community greening project in Edgeley
A community-led neighbourhood greening project that will enhance public spaces in Edgeley has secured a £24,999 grant from Stockport Council's Economic Development and Regeneration Flexible Grant (EDRFG) scheme. Groundwork Greater Manchester's Wild About Edgeley project will bring together young … [Read more...]
Love Parks Week celebrates volunteers behind Stockport’s green spaces
Love Parks Week, running from 24th July to 2nd August, is celebrating the volunteers, Friends groups and community organisations working across Stockport's parks and green spaces. Volunteers work alongside Stockport Council's Greenspace team to improve parks across the borough, supporting … [Read more...]
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