Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced that over 150 public buildings across the city-region will benefit from a recently announced government decarbonisation fund. The UK government previously announced that Greater Manchester would receive £78 million of a £1 billion … [Read more...]
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City-region awarded £78 million to decarbonise as part of £1 billion government blueprint
Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been awarded £78.23 million to decarbonise city-region services as part of a government investment of £1 billion to support a greener economy. The funding has been offered to allow the city-region to decarbonise its institutions and services, including … [Read more...]
Northern businesses invited to start journey to Net Zero
Small businesses from across Northern England are being invited to take part in a series of online events to help them take practical steps towards reaching Net Zero carbon emissions. In conjunction with the NP11 group of Northern Local Enterprise Partnerships, BEIS is holding “Your business … [Read more...]
Green Homes Grant scheme extended until September
Owners of houses in Greater Manchester with low energy efficiency ratings will able to continue to access up to £10,000 from the Green Homes Grant to pay for improvements until September. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has confirmed it has been granted funding to continue the … [Read more...]
Rowlinson Knitwear achieves Carbon Neutral certification
Stockport-based schoolwear manufacturer, Rowlinson Knitwear, has been certified Carbon Neutral by The Carbon Neutral Protocol, a global framework for carbon neutrality. Carbon neutrality is achieved by calculating a carbon footprint and reducing it to zero through a combination of in-house … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham joins other city leaders to support businesses affected by Clean Air Zone rules
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has joined counterparts from other English cities to call on government to offer support to taxi and private hire firms to comply with Clean Air Zone initiatives. In a letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, the local leaders have called for a review … [Read more...]
North-west sets out vision for becoming carbon neutral
Leaders from across the North-west have set out their vision for the entire region to become carbon neutral by 2040. Ambitions for the region are being set in preparations for the UK's hosting of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) later this year, and set the goal of the region reaching … [Read more...]
£10 million fund established to drive private investment in environment
A new government fund of £10 million has been set up for local authorities, businesses and non-profit organisations to drive investment in the environment. Grants of up to £100,000 will be offered to schemes that both benefit the environment, as well as having potential to attract further private … [Read more...]
Low-traffic neighbourhoods planned for Cheadle
Residents in Cheadle and Cheadle Heath are being asked to share whether they would like to see residential parts of the districts converted into low-traffic Active Neighbourhoods. The plans are part of a Greater Manchester-wide ambition to encourage walking and cycling for local journeys, as well … [Read more...]
Study reveals the major companies investing in solar power
Research by Stockport-based Project Solar UK has revealed the firms that are investing in solar power in 2021. Associated British Ports (ABP), Marks and Spencer and Amazon are among the top firms committing to renewable energy. ABP topped the leaderboard after having announced the installation … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out next steps for Clean Air Zone
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is to discuss its next steps on the city's Clean Air Zone, following the publication of final plans to tackle air pollution in the region. The report, which Greater Manchester's local authority leaders will discuss in a meeting on January 29th, comes … [Read more...]
Stockport Council secures funding for tree planting across the borough
Stockport Council, in partnership with City of Trees, has secured funding from the government's Nature for Climate fund for planting up to 17,000 new trees in the borough. The planting scheme in Stockport forms part of a Greater Manchester-wide project to create 115 ha of new woodland, equivalent … [Read more...]
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