Community groups in Stockport are being invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to fund projects that will encourage more people to choose to walk or cycle. The ‘Cycle and Stride for Active Lives’ initiative is being led by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) thanks to a £1 million grant … [Read more...]
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Stockport Council launches enquiry into sewage being pumped into River Mersey
Stockport Council has become one of the first local authority in the UK to launch an official inquiry into sewage dumping by water companies. Across Stockport, water firm United Utilities discharged 13,372 hours of sewage discharges into local rivers, including 3,271 hours into the River Mersey … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery to host upcoming Climate Action Business Forum
The next Climate Action Business Forum will take place at Robinsons Brewery on Wednesday 1st March 2023. Organised by Stockport Council's Climate Action Now team, the Climate Action Business Forum meets quarterly to give the borough's businesses the opportunity to learn and discuss how they can … [Read more...]
Green Skills Academy launches to futureproof Greater Manchester workforce for net zero
The Growth Company has launched a new Green Skills Academy in Greater Manchester to provide comprehensive training to meet skills needs for the city-region's net zero future. Described as the “first of its kind” in the UK, the Academy in Trafford Park will run courses to upskill existing workers … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS staff make sustainability pledge
Stepping Hill Hospital’s restaurant had a visit from partners in sustainability as Stockport NHS Foundation Trust staff continued to make their pledge for a carbon neutral future. Representatives from Cycle Solutions, Water Plus and Stockport Council’s environmental team were on hand to share … [Read more...]
Single-use plastics ban to take effect from October 2023
A wide range of single-use plastic products will be banned for use in England from October 2023, the Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has announced. Following a public consultation last year, the 2020 ban on plastic cotton buds, drinks stirrers and straws will be extended to include larger … [Read more...]
Government unveils new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses
The government has confirmed its new Energy Bills Discount Scheme due to come into effect to support non-domestic energy customers when the current scheme ends at the end of March 2023. The new scheme will provide support for an additional year through to 31st March 2024, discounting high energy … [Read more...]
DSG invests in solar panels for Cheadle head office
The Cheadle head office of financial services group, DSG, is now generating around half the company's day to day electricity needs following the installation of a rooftop array of 567 solar panels. Split across the two buildings which house DSG Finance, Connected Car Finance, leasing.cars, Flow … [Read more...]
Arts, culture, heritage, nature, and environment collaboration could add £2.7 billion to Northern economy
Arts, culture, heritage, nature and environment working together could provide an extra £2.7 billion to the Northern economy, according to assessment by the NP11 group of the region's Local Enterprise Partnerships. The NP11 group have worked with partners including Arts Council England, the … [Read more...]
2023 to bring world’s first net zero transatlantic flight
The first ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK in 2023, with the government providing funding for Virgin Atlantic to make the trip from London to New York using solely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This flight is expected to be fuelled by SAF made primarily from waste … [Read more...]
Council to partner with Iduna to bring more public EV charging facilities to the borough
Stockport Council's Cabinet has agreed to progress with new partnership with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider, Iduna, that will bring more charging facilities to the borough. In a meeting on 6th December, the council's Cabinet gave the green light for proposals that will see … [Read more...]
Cheadle school wins £25,000 in Manchester Airport eco-garden competition
Cheadle Catholic Infant & Junior School was crowned winner of Manchester Airport’s eco-garden competition, and received £25,000 to bring their vision to life. Pupils from the school were named winners after presenting their ideas to a panel of judges beneath the wings of a Concorde. Trustees … [Read more...]
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