Research conducted by sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN), has revealed how modes of transport affect the carbon footprint of a journey. TfN analysed a number of trips, comparing how CO2 emissions varied between travelling by car and by train. The research was published on … [Read more...]
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Mercedes dealership group announces partnership with EV charging network
LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, has appointed electric vehicle (EV) charging network, ChargePoint, as its preferred UK supplier. The business has revealed it will install new places to charge electric cars throughout its UK Mercedes dealerships, starting with its … [Read more...]
New non-charging plan for Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone published
Greater Manchester leaders have agreed and published a new plan for a non-charging Clean Air Zone for the city-region. GMCA has published its evidence for supporting an investment-led Clean Air Plan to reduce roadside nitrogen dioxide air pollution, which, unlike the now scrapped earlier … [Read more...]
Join Stockport’s second Climate Action Now summit to inspire climate action across the borough
Stockport Council is to host its second Climate Action Now summit to connect residents and businesses with efforts being made to reduce the borough's impact on the environment. Themes for the summit this year are Energy and Food – two subjects likely at the front of many residents' thoughts in … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to launch plan to support businesses to cut waste
Greater Manchester is set to roll out a new plan to support businesses and residents across the city-region cut waste and create a more circular economy. GMCA's Sustainable Consumption Plan (SCP) was approved by council leaders on 24th June and supports the five-year Environment Plan already in … [Read more...]
Pension schemes to publish their climate impact under new plans to encourage net-zero investment
Pension schemes will be required for the first tome to publish how their investments support action to prevent climate change under new government regulations. The new measures, which come into effect in October, will give around 80% of UK pension savers greater transparency about how their … [Read more...]
Stockport students impress in climate action Town Hall debate
45 students representing 23 schools across the borough debated their climate action ideas at Stockport Town Hall on Wednesday 15th June. Ideas proposed by the town's young people at the Schools Climate Assembly will be presented to councillors at the next full meeting of Stockport Council in … [Read more...]
New walking and cycling route launches between Offerton and the town centre
A new walking and cycling route linking Offerton to Stockport town centre has been opened for residents to use. Backed by the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Walking and Cycling Challenge fund and part of Stockport Council's efforts to improve active travel routes across the borough, the new route … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on new road crossings as part of walking and cycling improvements in Stockport
A public consultation has opened for residents in Stockport to share their views on plans for new road crossings to be installed across the borough as part of Greater Manchester's Bee Network of safe walking and cycling routes across the city-region. The proposed crossings are being delivered by … [Read more...]
Stockport students take over Council Chambers to debate climate action ideas
Students from across Stockport will debate their climate action ideas in the Council Chambers at Stockport Town Hall on the afternoon of Wednesday 15th June. The best ideas, as voted by the borough's young people, will be presented to Councillors at a full council meeting on 15th July. The … [Read more...]
All new homes and buildings set to be fitted with EV chargers
From June 15th, new rules will come into effect mandating new homes and commercial buildings such as offices and supermarkets to be constructed with EV chargers in place. The new rules aim to make it easier for people to charge their electric vehicles either at home, work or while out shopping to … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham joins other metro mayors in calling for greater devolved powers to meet net zero goals
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has joined with other local leaders across the country to make a joint call for government to grant them greater powers to meet local net zero goals. The metro mayors of eight English combined authorities, as well as the leader of Glasgow City Council, have … [Read more...]
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