Applications have opened for SMEs in Greater Manchester to apply for a grant of up to £12,500 to make energy efficiency improvements. Small businesses in Greater Manchester can access up to 50% of the capital needed to invest in the energy efficiency to help companies meet environmental goals, … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester launches two major Clean Air public consultations
Last week Greater Manchester launched two major public consultations to get a wide range of views on the city-region’s plans to reduce harmful air pollution on local roads and to introduce minimum standards for all taxis and private hire services licensed in the region. People and businesses … [Read more...]
Transport for the North – sets out plans to decarbonise the transport network
In March 2020, the Department for Transport (DfT) published their policy paper ‘Decarbonising transport: setting the challenge’. The document set out six priority areas around which a national transport decarbonisation plan could be focussed and how government intended to work with others … [Read more...]
£3 billion plan for green homes and buildings launches
A £3 billion plan has launched to deliver green homes, schools and hospitals across England, as part of government stimulus for the construction sector. The Green Homes Grant has opened for businesses to provide homeowners with environmental upgrades, such as insulation and low-carbon heating. … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester councils secure renewable energy funding
Five Greater Manchester councils and the Energy Systems Catapult have secured funding to develop 10 renewable schemes across the city-region. The project aims to create a blueprint for other UK cities to deliver clean energy as part of net zero carbon emissions targets. Unlocking Clean Energy … [Read more...]
Consultation countdown under way for Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan
Two public consultations will begin in October to gather views on key elements of plans for Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone, and new standards for taxis and private hire vehicles registered in the city-region. People from across the region and beyond will be encouraged to have their say on … [Read more...]
Heatons Climate Action Festival concludes this weekend
Sustainable Living in the Heatons' online festival, the Heatons Climate Action Festival, concludes this weekend on 19th and 20th September. The four-day festival, which has attracted a range of speakers including Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, shares with Heatons residents and businesses … [Read more...]
Plastic waste and electric vehicles on the agenda for closing weekend of Heatons Climate Action Festival
The final two days of Sustainable Living in the Heatons online festival, the Heatons Climate Action Festival, takes place on 19th and 20th September. Held entirely online, webinar sessions for the second weekend of the festival will discuss a diverse range of topics, including an introduction to … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Green Summit 2020 sets out agenda for virtual event
Greater Manchester's vision for the environment, and next steps in achieving carbon neutrality will be on the agenda at the Green Summit 2020. Taking place fully online from 21st to 24th September, the Greater Manchester Green Summit 2020 will detail progress made toward the Five-Year Environment … [Read more...]
Heatons and Romiley residents invited to share views on Active Neighbourhood proposals
Stockport Council is asking residents in the Heatons and Romiley for their views on proposals for the introduction of an Active Neighbourhood in their area. A seven-week engagement period, beginning on Monday, September 7 and ending on Friday, October 23, will give residents the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Sustainable Living in the Heatons to host four-day climate action festival
Sustainable Living in the Heatons have organised a four-day online festival, the Heatons Climate Action Festival, to both challenge and inspire the community to confront environmental concerns. The four-day event will host a series of online discussions and webinars including a debate with local … [Read more...]
£14 million programme launches for green economic recovery in the North-west
A new £14 million programme is being launched by the region's universities to collaborate with North-west businesses to develop low carbon innovations as part of a green economic recovery. The programme, Eco-I NW, is being led by Lancaster University, in collaboration with the University of … [Read more...]
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