Almost a quarter of landlords in the North-west plan to spend £200,000 to £500,000 to improve the energy efficiency of their portfolio, according to new research from relationship bank Handelsbanken. Polled for the bank’s second Professional Landlords Survey, 24% of them said they’re planning to … [Read more...]
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Active Travel grants of up to £15,000 available for businesses in Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched active travel grants for local businesses and other organisations to support the city-region's active travel mission. The funding’s aim is to get more people walking, cycling and wheeling, reduce lorry and van travel in urban areas, helping to … [Read more...]
£200 million investment announced to support greener aviation
Industry Minister, Nusrat Ghani, has announced more than £200 million of funding to support research and development projects to make the aviation sector greener. The £218 million combined government and industry investment will support new aerospace technologies, including greener landing gear … [Read more...]
Agenda revealed for June Climate Action Business Forum
Speakers for the upcoming Climate Action Business Forum have been revealed, ahead of the breakfast event on 30th June. The quarterly breakfast networking event is organised by Stockport Council’s Climate Action Now team, and brings together likeminded businesses from across the borough to support … [Read more...]
Fourth acquisition in two years for Stockport environmental consultancy
Stockport based environmental consultancy, APEM Group, has announced its acquisition of Dublin-based Macro Works, the fourth takeover for the group in two years. A landscape and visual consultancy, Macro Works has public and private sectors clients from a range of industries including renewables, … [Read more...]
Date announced for next Climate Action Business Forum
The next Climate Action Business Forum will take place at Edgeley Park and online via Zoom on Friday 30th June 2023 from 8am to 10am. The quarterly breakfast networking event is organised by Stockport Council's Climate Action Now team, and brings together likeminded businesses from across the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council take on Krazy Races
With Totally Stockport’s Krazy Races coming to the town centre on 28th May, Stockport Council are hoping their climate action themed entry will take top spot on the podium. The Krazy Races soapbox challenge event is set to bring thousands of people to the town centre, and should be a great event … [Read more...]
North West Net Zero Hub to launch new case studies website
The North West Net Zero Hub is to launch a new website, showcasing case studies from across the region that are making strides towards decarbonisation. The organisation tasked with promoting the shift to net zero CO2 emissions in the North West has gathered 69 case studies from across Cheshire, … [Read more...]
Four Stockport active travel schemes get the green light
Four walking and cycling schemes in Stockport are to go ahead following Greater Manchester being awarded £23.7 million from Active Travel England. The spiral ramp at the Interchange (pictured), the Romiley to Stockport route, Phase 2 of the Ladybrook Valley scheme and the second phase of the … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford announce new energy project
The Citizens Advice service in Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford is offering up to 400 households in communities it serves the opportunity to take part in a scheme to help cut their energy costs. The project will see participants receive bespoke energy advice and a free Google Nest Pro 3rd … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to Leeds rail upgrade set to bring multi-billion pound benefits
The rail upgrade programme to improve Transpennine connections from Greater Manchester to Leeds and York has announced its strategy to bring billions of pounds in economic, social and environmental benefits to the region. The Transpennine Route Upgrade on the railway between Manchester, Leeds and … [Read more...]
Journey to Net Zero programme supports businesses to unlock green potential
A fully-funded training programme available to every working person in Greater Manchester, Journey to Net Zero, is accelerating the region's ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2038. With government targeting a reduction in emissions by 78 per cent by 2035, the Low Carbon Skills: Journey to Net … [Read more...]
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