During a visit to Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed an order for a further 55 new electric buses for the Bee Network's fleet. The order is part of a commitment to buy new vehicles as much as possible from UK-based companies as the … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester makes progress towards 2038 carbon neutral target
The eighth Greater Manchester Green Summit, taking place 3rd March at the Co-op Live, will highlight the city-region's progress towards its target of becoming carbon neutral by 2038. The event will highlight real progress across low-emission transport, green spaces, air quality and waste … [Read more...]
Construction begins on £25 million Cheadle green industrial park
Work is underway to build Stockport’s new green light-industrial park, Cheadle Eco Park, a £25 million 115,000 sq ft multi-unit development on Bird Hall Lane. Once complete, the site will support up to 200 high-quality jobs and set new standards for sustainable construction across the North … [Read more...]
Muse joins CyanLines partnership
Placemaker and development partner on key schemes with Stockport town centre's regeneration area, Muse, has joined the CyanLines partnership in support of a network of walking and cycling routes connecting Greater Manchester's waterways and green spaces. The CyanLines initiative looks to create a … [Read more...]
Climate Action Business Forum returns to discuss smarter buildings
Stockport businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact are invited to join the Climate Action Business Forum for a morning of networking and insights at its March event. The upcoming session will take place at Regent House in Stockport town centre on Thursday 12th March from 8.30am, … [Read more...]
US acquisition for Stockport environmental consultancy
Stockport-based environmental consultancy, APEM Group, has announced the acquisition of a US based marine environmental consultancy, CSA Ocean Sciences. The deal adds 115 new colleagues into the group, and adds new marine operations services to clients around the world, as well as CSA Ocean … [Read more...]
£4.45 million fund to help Greater Manchester taxi drivers upgrade vehicles
Locally licensed taxi drivers in Greater Manchester are to benefit from a new £4.45 million fund to help them upgrade to lower-emission vehicles. Under plans, private hire vehicles owners licensed with a Greater Manchester authority will be able to access either a £5,000 interest free loan, or a … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester marks major progress on air quality
An update to the city-region's Air Quality Administration Committee on 29th January will set out that Greater Manchester is delivering on measures to reduce NO2 air pollution under its non-charging Clean Air Plan. Progress has been made through an investment-led approach, targeting … [Read more...]
Green Spaces Fund awards share of £500,000 to three Stockport projects to improve access to nature
Greater Manchester's Green Spaces Fund has announced the 19 community-led projects across the city-region that will receive a share of £500,000 from its latest funding round, including three in Stockport. Since its launch in 2022, the Green Spaces Fund has invested approximately £3.5 million into … [Read more...]
Stockport battery energy storage facilities begins operations
Clean energy company, Masdar, has begun operations at a 20-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Stockport, which can store enough electricity to power 20,000 homes for over two hours. The site on Welkin Road is the first project to be completed by the Abu Dhabi-based business … [Read more...]
Sustainability certification for Stockport NHS Blood Sciences
In a major step towards sustainability in the healthcare system, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has announced it has achieved My Green Lab (Gold) certification for its Blood Sciences Laboratory. The achievement, a globally recognised standard for laboratory sustainability, was made possible … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded £35 million to further boost active travel
Greater Manchester will receive more than £35 million in new government funding to further boost active travel in the city-region. The funding from Active Travel England will help deliver new school streets and crossings, improve existing routes, and address accessibility issues through better … [Read more...]
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