Plans for a new Eco Business Park in off Bird Hall Lane in Cheadle have been unanimously granted planning permission by councillors. The 115,000 sq ft development on a council-owned site in Cheadle will deliver six light industrial units, from 10,000 to 40,000 sq ft. It is designed to target … [Read more...]
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United Utilities plans underground storm tank in Cheadle to address water quality of local rivers
A consultation has begun ahead of upcoming work by United Utilities to install a new storm water storage tank in Brookfields Park, Cheadle. The water company is planning to invest in a 500,000 litre storm tank that will reduce the need to use storm overflows during heavy rainfall that can lead to … [Read more...]
Wet wipes containing plastic set for ban in latest action on plastic pollution
The supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic is it be banned following overwhelming public support during a consultation process. The ban follows similar action on other single-use plastic products: plastic cotton buds, drinks stirrers and straws were banned from 2020, with a ban on some … [Read more...]
£220,000 community funding pot opens for new green projects in Greater Manchester
The Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) Community Fund has opened to applications from non-profit organisations across the city-region. The fund has made £220,000 available for projects which help to reduce, reuse, or recycle household waste, and generate wider social benefits for their … [Read more...]
Net Zero North West launches Manifesto
The region's Metro Mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have given their backing to Net Zero North West's manifesto for making the region the world's first net zero cluster. Both leaders, who are standing for re-election in May as mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to exclusive climate change training
Stockport Council has teamed up with local business Litmus Sustainability to provide affordable, expert-led Carbon Literacy training to organisations. Stockport has already been named a hotspot for the UK’s net zero economy, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) … [Read more...]
Network Rail sets out £45 billion improvement plan
Network Rail has announced the start of a £45.4 billion five-year rail improvement plan, aimed at improving reliability of the network and ensuring resilience against climate change and more frequent extreme weather. Through to 2029, Network Rail has committed to investing around £2.8 billion in … [Read more...]
TFGM highlights benefits of travelling sustainably through #GetOnBoard campaign
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is highlighting the benefits of travelling sustainably over the East period through their #GetOnBoard campaign. Through the campaign, TfGM is sharing how choosing to walk, wheel or cycle, or to catch the bus or tram, offers proven health benefits, and how … [Read more...]
Stockport ‘Friends of’ groups honoured in annual Greenspace Awards
Volunteers and ‘Friends of’ groups maintaining parks, allotments, greenspaces and cemeteries in Stockport have been recognised in the annual Greenspace Awards. The awards acknowledge the invaluable work and commitment of those who help to make green spaces in the borough welcoming places for … [Read more...]
Stockport school children debate ideas to tackle climate change
Students from schools across Stockport have once again debated how they can help combat the challenges of climate change in an annual event held at the Town Hall. The Schools Climate Assemblies were held on March 13 for Primary Schools and on March 20 for High Schools and Colleges. The events … [Read more...]
TfGM launches new Business Travel Hub to help employers promote sustainable transport options
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new Business Travel Hub to make it easier for businesses to promote sustainable forms of transport for colleagues. The service has been developed from business engagement activity, where employers have told TfGM that it’s been confusing to … [Read more...]
MAG calls for household waste to be used to produce SAF
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK's largest airport operator, has set out how household waste currently burned to generate electricity could instead be used to make Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A new study by the group has revealed that manufacturing SAF from household waste could help … [Read more...]
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