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Greater Manchester calls on government to support Clean Air Plans

Greater Manchester is calling on Government to support its clean air plans to ‘build back better’ and help to tackle air pollution as the city-region sets out ambitions for a green economic recovery. The coronavirus pandemic has seen air pollution levels drop by 30% and road traffic volumes fall … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Green Bin collection to resume

Fortnightly collection of green bins will resume for Stockport residents from 11th May. Residents should put their green bin out for collection on the same day that their black bins are usually collected, no later than 7am.  Collections had been paused during the coronavirus lockdown to … [Read more...]

Kast mobile showroom converted into coronavirus testing station

Stockport renewable energy specialists, Kast Renewable Energies, have donated their mobile showroom truck to be used to offer patients and key workers coronavirus testing in Cheshire. Kast responded to a plea for donations from East Cheshire GP practices who have grouped together to organise a … [Read more...]

Clean Air Plan consultation delayed due to coronavirus

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have delayed the statutory consultation on the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan due to the coronavirus pandemic. The consultation on the Clean Air Plan had been planned for this summer; however, like other areas of the country, current circumstances have … [Read more...]

North West Leaders launch new Clean Air Campaign

With polluted air contributing to the equivalent of 1,200 early deaths a year in Greater Manchester alone, local authorities have launched a new Clean Air Campaign to build awareness and encourage the public to do their bit to improve air quality. Greater Manchester authorities are demanding that … [Read more...]

Urban Tree Challenge grants funding to Stockport Homes

Stockport Homes has secured funding for a tree planting scheme alongside other Greater Manchester housing providers as part of the government’s Urban Tree Challenge initiative. Stockport Homes plans to plant 155 trees at 11 locations around their communities in the next 8 weeks as part of City of … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester renews calls for Clean Air Plan funding

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have made renewed calls for the government to commit to funding the city-region’s Clean Air Plan. The call comes following the announcement of a new Environment Bill in the Queen’s Speech that will increase powers for local authorities. Greater … [Read more...]

Student leaders address climate change

Students from Trafford College Group’s three campuses, including Stockport, came together with the GMCA’s Head of Natural Environment, Sam Evans, to address the issue of climate change. Students from the colleges’ youth social action groups, including The Green College Assembly and the Equalities … [Read more...]