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...]
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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...]
£31 million invested to help industry cut use of fossil fuels
The government has announced new funding of over £31 million to help industry reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and cut CO2 emissions. Funding announced on 31st May includes support to help businesses move away from red diesel or gas oil for plant, particularly in quarrying and construction. … [Read more...]
Environmental consultancy completes third acquisition in 12 months
Stockport based environmental consultancy, APEM, has completed its third acquisition in 12 months and its biggest to date. The company has acquired GoBe Consultants, a planning and environmental services consultancy with offices in Devon and Glasgow. The transaction follows APEM Group’s … [Read more...]
Climate Action Now Business Forum to discuss how businesses can get started with achieving net zero
Stockport businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact are being encouraged to the latest Climate Action Now Business Forum, taking place on June 16th. The event is part of a series organised by Stockport Council's Climate Action Now team, aiming to support Stockport based businesses … [Read more...]
Pioneer10 workshops to share expert guidance for businesses
Stockport Business and Innovation Centre’s (SBIC) Pioneer10 is hosting a series of workshops to share expert guidance for businesses looking to take advantage of the booming green economy. The Pioneer10 Stockport workshops will be delivered by business experts from the GC Business Growth Hub. … [Read more...]
Public buildings across England to benefit from £533 million decarbonisation funding
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...]
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...]
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