The Greater Manchester Air Quality Administration Committee has been recommended to write to the government to ask to delay the full implementation of the Clean Air Zone, GMCA chief executive Eamonn Boylan has confirmed in a statement. The city-region was instructed by government in 2020 to … [Read more...]
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Power network operator publishes £1.8 billion plans for Net Zero
Power network operator, Stockport and Warrington based Electricity North West, has published its plans to lead the region towards Net Zero carbon emissions. Electricity North West's plans will see £1.8 billion of investment into infrastructure between 2023 and 2028 to ensure the region's network … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on new Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for developers
The UK government has launched a consultation into new proposals that will ensure new developments and planning decisions protect and enhance biodiversity. The Biodiversity Net Gain proposals aim to help communities, planners and local authorities ensure new schemes being built are 'nature … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester responds to Clean Air Zone concerns
Greater Manchester leaders have issued a statement responding to growing pushback from residents over plans to implement Clean Air Zone charges for the most polluting commercial vehicles from 30th May 2022. The statement, issued jointly by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and the … [Read more...]
Second round of grants launched to help businesses promote sustainable travel
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a second round of grant funding to help businesses and other organisations promote active and sustainable travel. £800,000 of grant funding was made available earlier this year by TfGM to help reverse rising car journey numbers as coronavirus … [Read more...]
Electricity network operator launches review after Storm Arwen disruption
The electricity network operator for the region, Stockport-based Electricity North West, has launched a review following widespread disruption to power supply following Storm Arwen at the end of November. The category 2 storm, which affected the UK on Friday 26th November 2021 caused extensive … [Read more...]
Region launches first Transport Decarbonisation Strategy
The North of England has launched its first Transport Decarbonisation Strategy, with Transport for the North (TfN) setting an ambitious target of near-zero carbon emissions from road and rail by 2045. The strategy is the first of its kind for a UK region, and highlights the North's ambition to … [Read more...]
Stockport HGV owners urged not to miss out on their share of £120 million Clean Air Zone support
With the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone being implemented on Stockport roads from Spring 2022, HGV owners in the borough are being urged to check whether they could access funding to help comply with the new rules to help reduce harmful air pollution. Under the Clean Air Zone, commercial … [Read more...]
Stockport residents invited to help shape borough’s zero-carbon energy plans
Stockport residents are being invited to take part in a survey to share their views on options for which zero-carbon energy sources could be used to heat homes in the borough. The survey will help to inform the council's plans to achieve carbon neutrality as part of a Greater Manchester-wide … [Read more...]
Gatley tree planting day will celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee
Stockport Council and tree-planting movement, City of Trees, are joining together with The Queen's Green Canopy Committee and Greater Manchester Combined Authority for a day of tree planting at Gatley Hill, Stockport ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next year. The event will add to the … [Read more...]
New service launches to help businesses understand if they comply with Clean Air Zone rules
The GC Business Growth Hub, part of the Growth Company, has launched a new support service to help businesses and self-employed people understand their options for complying with Clean Air Zone rules that will come into effect from 30 May 2022. The hub has set up a dedicated enquiry team to help … [Read more...]
Clean Air Zone Financial Support Scheme goes live for HGVs
A financial support scheme for Greater Manchester-registered HGV owners has gone live from 30th November to help businesses prepare for the Clean Air Zone which comes into force from 30th May 2022. The first round of funding will aim to support Greater Manchester’s smallest businesses, sole … [Read more...]
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