Stockport Council has partnered with surfacing company, Miles Macadam, on a carbon-neutral solution for road resurfacing in the borough. The initiative is part of the council's sustainability efforts and aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of road maintenance. The project, … [Read more...]
News for: Environmental
Grant scheme extended to help businesses switch to electric vans
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has announced an extension for the government's Plug-in Van Grant for another year to help businesses transition to electric vehicles. The Plug-in van grant has helped sell over 80,000 electric and zero emission vans since its launch. The extension will … [Read more...]
New trees planted to improve hospital environment at Stepping Hill
Several new trees have been planted at Stepping Hill Hospital, as part of a partnership project to both improve the hospital site, and to help support the journey to Net Zero carbon emissions. The trees were planted by City of Trees, a Community Forest charity dedicated to planting new trees … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester takes first steps towards carbon neutral public transport system
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is looking to strike a long-term deal which will see Metrolink trams powered by 100% renewable energy as the city-region takes steps to having the UK's first carbon neutral transport system. A week on from the Government approving an investment-led plan for … [Read more...]
Stockport College hosts workshop for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint
Stockport businesses are invited to learn how cutting carbon emissions can help them save money and seize opportunities at a practical workshop hosted by Stockport College. Low Carbon Made Simple: A Practical Guide For Business takes place on Tuesday, 18 Feb 2025 10:00 - 13:00. The workshop is … [Read more...]
Etherow Country Park set for programme of work to boost its future
Etherow Country Park will benefit from investment over the next 12 months after Stockport Council signed off on the plans for the estate. The park is one of the most widely visited parks in Stockport with more than 240 acres of greenspace, offering a wide variety of plants and wildlife. The park … [Read more...]
MAG partners with Cirium to improve operational and environmental performance
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the largest UK airport operator and which owns and operates Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted airports, has entered into an agreement with aviation analytics firm, Cirium. The multi-year deal will see MAG utilise a range of Cirium’s analytics and … [Read more...]
Toolkit launched to support digital and technology businesses improve sustainability
Auto Trader and Manchester Digital have launched the first ever Digital & Technology Carbon Literacy Toolkit in partnership with The Carbon Literacy Project. This unique industry partnership, between one of the UK’s most admired technology companies and the membership organisation behind … [Read more...]
Life Leisure unveils new sensory garden in Hazel Grove
A community sensory garden described as a ‘haven for relaxation, exploration and connection’ has been created by Life Leisure in Hazel Grove. The Community Sensory Garden, based at the Jackson’s Lane wellbeing hub, was officially opened on Wednesday, January 22, with members of local community … [Read more...]
Government approves non-charging plan to address Greater Manchester air pollution
The Government have approved plans for Greater Manchester to address air pollution without additional charges for drivers using the city-region's roads. Defra and the Department for Transport have signed off on an investment-led plan submitted by local government after concluding Greater … [Read more...]
Construction contract awarded for North-west low carbon hydrogen production facility
Turkish-firm, ENKA, has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to deliver the low carbon hydrogen production plant that will support industrial businesses in North-west to decarbonise operations. Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen awarded the contract for … [Read more...]
Stockport Council updates on response to recent flooding
Following the flooding on New Year’s Day and the actions taken to keep Stockport residents safe, the council is prioritising the work needed to clean up the borough and address the impacts of the heavy rain and flooding in our area. Over the past few days, the council, with its partners Greater … [Read more...]
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