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...]
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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...]
Power network operator awarded over £400,000 for innovative energy projects
Stockport-based power network operator for the region, Electricity North West, has been awarded over £400,000 for innovative projects that address energy challenges in the region. Ofgem has awarded the business £427,000 to explore in more detail projects that could help improve energy efficiency, … [Read more...]
Jet2 celebrates first of more sustainable aircraft flying from Manchester Airport
Holiday airline Jet2.com has seen the first of nearly 98 more sustainable aircraft enter service, flying from Manchester Airport to Málaga on 10th May. Parent company, Jet2 plc has ordered 98 Airbus A321/A320 neo aircraft, which could eventually extend to 146 aircraft as part of plans to grow and … [Read more...]
Longer lorries to offer £1.4 billion economic boost
Longer lorries are to be permitted on British roads as part of efforts to cut the environmental impact of road emissions and support supply chains, in a move estimated to boost the economy by £1.4 billion. Legislation is being laid today (10th May) to safely roll out lorry trailers up to 2.05 … [Read more...]
Energy intensive businesses secure £24.3m government support to become more efficient
26 businesses, including a number of major manufacturers in the North-west, have been awarded a share of £24.3 million from the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) supports businesses using high amounts of energy to reduce their fossil … [Read more...]
Low-carbon construction projects gets £1.5 billion boost
Government investment from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and Home Upgrade Grant scheme is seeing more than £1.5 billion of construction work go ahead to install low-carbon measures on properties across England. The two schemes will see social landlords and charities secure investment … [Read more...]
Stockport Spring Clean campaign comes to a successful end
The Stockport Spring Clean campaign came to an end at the end of April and saw community groups, individuals and council staff cleaning up the borough by removing graffiti, repairing bridges, weeding plots and more. Stockport Council’s Spring Clean campaign was aimed at highlighting some of the … [Read more...]
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