Public buildings including hospitals, schools, council offices across England will benefit from a £533 million investment by government to help meet decarbonisation targets and save on energy bills. In Greater Manchester, £15.5 million of funding will be used for projects on buildings used by … [Read more...]
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North West to develop UK’s first regional Net Zero Skills plan
The North West is set to develop a new Net Zero Skills Charter to ensure young people in the region can benefit from the projected rapid growth in green jobs. The move is a collaboration between key organisations including Net Zero North West (NZNW), the North West Business Leadership Team … [Read more...]
Mayor restates call for non-charging Clean Air Zone
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has reconfirmed his ambitions for the city-region's Clean Air Zone to be non-charging in a letter to Environment Secretary, George Eustice. Following the postponement of the plan in light of global supply chain disruption hindering access to new compliant … [Read more...]
Green Jobs Delivery Group holds inaugural meeting
The UK's first body dedicated to the creation of new jobs in the green economy held its first meeting on 11 May 2022, bringing together government, business, trade unions and academia. Chaired by Energy Minister, Greg Hands, the Green Jobs Delivery Group is tasked with supporting the creation of … [Read more...]
North-west site shortlisted for pilot Hydrogen Village scheme
A site in Ellesmere Port is one of two shortlisted sites set to lead the way in replacing natural gas by becoming the UK's first hydrogen powered community. The Whitby community of the Cheshire town is set to pilot the way in using hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative to traditional natural gas … [Read more...]
Refurbished digital devices scheme responds to rising cost of living
Community Computers, a scheme that provides refurbished digital devices to digitally excluded Stockport residents, has revealed how they aim to ensure that rising livings costs are not a barrier to their work. Throughout May, their team of volunteers are refurbishing and fully licensing laptops … [Read more...]
New framework on electric vehicle charging infrastructure set to be published
A new framework is set to be published by Transport for the North (TfN) that sets out how local authorities and the private sector can meet the region's needs for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. In a blog post, the sub-national transport authority highlighted the lack off a framework … [Read more...]
Stockport business centre looking for entrepreneurs with ideas to benefit both the local economy and environment
Stockport Business and Innovation Centre's (SBIC) Pioneer10 competition is searching for ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses in the borough who can be true pioneers and make a difference to the local economy and the environment too. The free-to-enter Pioneer10 competition is SBIC's business … [Read more...]
Energy efficient heating specialist targets £1.3 million revenue
A Cheadle Heath based business is targeting revenues of £1.3 million as it launches a new more energy efficient heating product for our homes. Stockport-based Enviroheat HET are set to launch a new hot water cylinder design, the EconoCylinder, that reduced the electricity needed to heat water in … [Read more...]
Sustainability and conservation drive new appointments at Stockport architects
New hires and promotions at Stockport based BTP Architects have grown the sustainability and conservation expertise at the practice. Andy (Kwok) Wan joined BTP Architects just over a year ago, and has named him an Associate following recent successes on large affordable housing and conservation … [Read more...]
Electricity network operator appoints new CEO
Stockport and Warrington-based Electricity North West has appointed Ian Smyth (pictured) as new CEO, joining the business from UK Power Networks. The appointment follows outgoing CEO Peter Emery's announcement of his intention to step down earlier this year. Ian Smyth will take over the role of … [Read more...]
Refurbishment underway for Cheadle industrial unit
Logistics property group, Logicor, has begun a major refurbishment of a 22,000 sq ft industrial and warehousing unit at Lawnhurst Trading Estate in Cheadle. The group, which owns a portfolio of warehouse and industrial space across Europe, will refit the space off Bird Hall Lane with a range of … [Read more...]
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