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...]
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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...]
Stockport electricity network operator secures £40 million to improve rural electricity supply
Stockport based electricity network operator, Electricity North West, has secured £40 million from Ofgem to fund improvements to the power network in rural areas across the region. Funding for six projects over the next four years aim to enhance the reliability of the power network during adverse … [Read more...]
Transpennine Route Upgrade outlines sustainability successes
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a £10.7 billion rail programme to improve intercity connections between Greater Manchester, Leeds and York, has published a report detailing sustainability achievements from April 2019 to March 2024. The TRU has published its first Sustainable Development … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester unveils new Five-Year Environment Plan to support 2038 net-zero target
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, unveiled a new Five-Year Environment Plan for the city-region that outlines how Greater Manchester can meet its 2038 target for net-zero. The plan, revealed at the Greater Manchester Green Summit on Monday 9th December, sets out how public and private … [Read more...]
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