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...]
News for: Environmental
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...]
United Utilities begins £80 million investment in Stockport water infrastructure
United Utilities has begun work on delivering £80 million of investments to improve water quality and infrastructure across Stockport. The water company will begin five projects across the borough in the next six months to reduce the use of storm overflows during heavy rainfall and improve water … [Read more...]
Bee Network funding boost for more electric buses
Public transport across Greater Manchester is to become more sustainable following a £65 million funding boost, primarily to fund more electric buses on the Bee Network. Almost £60 million will be invested to switching a further 13% of the Bee Network fleet from diesel to fully electric, with the … [Read more...]
District heating specialist becomes latest acquisition for Stockport firm
Stockport infrastructure and utilities group, OCU Group, has announced the acquisition of South Yorkshire-based district heating specialist, Valmech. The deal is the latest in a string of acquisitions for the business that further strengthens OCU's positions in the energy transition … [Read more...]
Stockport sustainability consultancy acquired by London firm
Stockport-based environmental and sustainability consultancy, Envance, has been acquired by London-based Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) sector firm, Celnor Group. Founded in 2020, Stockport-based Envance has built a strong reputation for helping organisations embed … [Read more...]
Consultation opens on draft Local Plan
Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to share their views on the borough’s draft Local Plan, a legal document that will guide how Stockport changes over the next 15 years once adopted. The government requires every council to plan for the area’s development needs, including for … [Read more...]
Stockport gears up for Climate and Nature Summit 2025
Residents and businesses interested in making Stockport a more climate and nature-friendly place to live and work are invited to take part in this year's Stockport Climate And Nature Summit 2025. The borough's fifth annual Stockport CAN Summit will include talks from people across the borough, … [Read more...]
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