Stockport-based environmental consultancy, APEM Group, has announced the acquisition of Aspect Ecology, its sixth in two years. Aspect Ecology is a leading ecological planning consultancy and its acquisition by Heaton Mersey-headquartered APEM brings the group's headcount to over 600, including … [Read more...]
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Stepping Hill Hospital CURE team celebrate Stoptober
The CURE team, who support patients at Stepping Hill Hospital to stop smoking, is celebrating this Stoptober with another landmark in helping people in Stockport quit, and highlighting the little-known environmental impacts of cigarettes. The CURE team have now helped nearly 700 people to quit … [Read more...]
Stockport sets out Green Print for climate action
Stockport Council has launched the borough's first Green Print, setting out its ambitions for how the town can take action on climate change. Stockport adopted its first Climate Action Now (CAN) plan in 2020 as part of how it aims to be a carbon neutral borough by 2038 alongside the rest of … [Read more...]
GM Green Summit praises Stockport action on climate change
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...]
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...]
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