Projects in Stockport to address climate change have featured prominently in discussions at the city-region's GM Green Summit, held on 2nd October at Lowry Theatre. Among the work being delivered in Stockport to take action against climate change include Stockport Council's Schools Climate … [Read more...]
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TfGM launches grant scheme for small businesses to install cycle parking
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced the launch of an £830,000 grant scheme to help small businesses, community groups, education and healthcare providers to install cycle parking. The grant scheme – funded through the Department for Transport and Active Travel England's … [Read more...]
Government-backed training schemes launch to improve skills in low-carbon heating
Two government training schemes have launched today to see up to 12,000 people in England gain skills in installing insulation and low-carbon heating. Up to 8,000 people, including current installers and those new to the industry, will be able to develop skills needed to retrofit homes with … [Read more...]
Rishi Sunak revises UK’s approach to achieving Net Zero
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pushed back the date of a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and fossil fuel boilers in a revision of the country's Net Zero policies. In a press conference on Wednesday 20th September, the Prime Minister reconfirmed the UK's commitment to achieving Net … [Read more...]
Agenda announced for September Climate Action Business Forum
With just over a week to go, the full line-up of speakers has been announced for the latest Climate Action Business Forum, which takes place on 29th September. The upcoming event will be held both in-person and online via Microsoft Teams at Robinsons' Brewery Visitor Centre (Apsley St, Stockport, … [Read more...]
Blossoms drummer highlights Stockport’s outdoor spaces as part of TfGM campaign
Blossoms drummer, Joe Donovan, is backing backing Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) latest active travel campaign to encourage people to walk more in Stockport and across Greater Manchester, It’s Your Move. When not touring, the Stopfordian musician makes the most of his downtime walking … [Read more...]
Book your place for September Climate Action Business Forum
The next Climate Action Business Forum will take place at Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre and online via Microsoft Teams on Friday 29th September 2023 from 8am to 10am. The quarterly event, organised by Stockport Council's Climate Action Now team, aims to support Stockport-based businesses on … [Read more...]
Proposals announced to simplify heat pump grant process
New proposals have been announced to make it easier for homeowners and small businesses to access a grant to install a heat pump for low-carbon heating. Measures being proposed aim to enable more households and business owners to take advantage of low-carbon heating and reduce energy costs by … [Read more...]
Registration opens for GM Green Summit 2023
Businesses and community organisations across Greater Manchester are being invited to register to attend to the 2023 GM Green Summit, which takes place on 2nd October. The summit, this year being held at The Lowry, Salford Quays, will offer a first-look at the city-region's Five-Year Environment … [Read more...]
First trees planted as Stockport’s new rooftop park and transport interchange hits next milestone
Construction of a new rooftop park above Stockport Interchange has reached its next milestone with the planting of the park’s first trees. The new town centre park will sit atop the redevelopment of the former bus station by Transport for Greater Manchester and Stockport Council, and further … [Read more...]
Robinsons becomes first carbon literate brewery
Stockport family-owned brewery, Robinsons, has begun delivering training to have their entire head office team Carbon Literate within a year. The 185-year-old brewery is the first brewery and pub company to have actioned a commitment to a carbon literate workforce, and has launched a dedicated … [Read more...]
UK Business Climate Hub launched to support businesses to go green
British businesses are now able to access further advice and support to reduce their energy bills and improve sustainability credentials with the launch of the UK Business Climate Hub. Small and medium-sized businesses account for approximately 25% of UK emissions but find it difficult to know … [Read more...]
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