Stockport Council has launched a consultation with businesses in the borough on the Stockport CAN initiative to meet carbon neutrality targets. In March 2019, Stockport Council declared a climate emergency and agreed to become carbon neutral by 2038. With this declaration, the council committed … [Read more...]
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Online environmental workshops to help SMEs boost green credentials
Two online workshops have been organised to help SMEs in Greater Manchester to boost their environmental credentials. Developing an Effective Environmental Policy Hosted online by The Growth Company's Business Growth Hub, the first workshop on 25th August aims to support small businesses in … [Read more...]
GMCA to host Clean Air Plan round tables
Following the publication of a report on the GM Clean Air Plan consultation, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is hosting a round table meeting for local businesses. The consultation has been delayed until October 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The recent report explains the … [Read more...]
Stockport environmental consultancy makes senior appointments
Stockport based environmental consultancy, APEM, has announced a number of new senior appointments of leading industry figures. Gillian Sutherland, joins as Divisional Director of Marine Wildlife & Ornithology. Having spent 16 years at Scottish Power Renewables, latterly as Head of … [Read more...]
£1.3 billion investment announced for new homes and infrastructure
Housing Minister, Robert Jenrick MP, has announced a £1.3 billion investment into new homes and infrastructure projects as part of government plans to improve local infrastructure and boost the economy. Over 300 projects in England will share the £900 million Getting Building Fund, previously … [Read more...]
Fortnightly blue bin collections set to resume in Stockport
Blue bin collections in Stockport will return to fortnightly frequency from Monday 31st August, Stockport Council has confirmed. Collection days will be on the same day as residents' existing calendars from that date onwards. The council will to continue to provide a green bin collection on a … [Read more...]
TfGM issues update on Clean Air Plan
Transport for Greater Manchester have issued an update to the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan and Minimum Licensing Standards, with a consultation planned for Autumn 2020. Greater Manchester leaders are unveiling a clear single vision supported by three complimentary plans that will accelerate … [Read more...]
Environmental consultancy reports record growth
Stockport headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM, has announced record results, global expansion and ambitious future plans in its latest year end figures. Year end results up to 31st December 2019 report the environmental consultancy has seen improved profitability and a 13% increase in … [Read more...]
Kast mobile showroom brings energy saving technologies to Broadstone Mill
Low Carbon Technology specialists, Kast, will showcase a range of energy reducing technologies for businesses as their mobile showroom gets back on the road after the coronavirus pandemic. Kast's mobile showroom will be based at Broadstone Mill in Reddish on the 20th July as restrictions in place … [Read more...]
musicMagpie sponsors Northern sustainability conferences
Green initiative, In the Circle, has announced Stockport-based recommerce business, musicMagpie will be among the headline sponsors for its 2021 sustainability conferences. Based in Leeds, In the Circle delivers sustainability events across the North to educate businesses, and following a … [Read more...]
Contractor appointed to expand car charging network in Greater Manchester
Contractor Amey has appointed by Transport for Greater Manchester to expand GMEV, Greater Manchester's publicly owned electric car charging network. Amey will oversee the network's move after six years from a free service, initially advertised as an introductory offer, to a pay-as-you-go model … [Read more...]
Renewable energy in the home: is battery storage the future?
Stockport based renewable energy specialists, KAST, explain how new battery technology is being used in the home alongside domestic electricity generation systems. In 2019, renewable sources created 33% of the UK’s electricity. That figure is ever increasing as new solar and wind farms come … [Read more...]
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