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...]
News for: Environmental
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...]
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...]
GMCA announces all household waste recycling centres will close to public
In accordance with government guidance on social distancing, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced that all Household Waste Recycling Centres in the city-region will close to the public. Sites are operated by contractor, SUEZ, who will continue to operate the sites for … [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...]
Greater Manchester encourages residents and businesses to lead on environmental protection
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have unveiled a campaign to encourage individuals and businesses to take small actions to support environmental protection in the city-region. GMCA is partnering with organisations such as the Environment Agency, Natural England, Royal Horticultural … [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...]
Flooding drop-in events confirmed for Stockport residents and businesses
Following the flooding of homes and businesses in Stockport in July and August 2019, six drop-in events are being held as part of an independent review. Stockport Council have commissioned engineering consultants, Mott MacDonald, to examine events leading up the flooding, and are hosting the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council commit to replanting scheme to offset construction of transport interchange
Stockport Council have committed to replanting trees that may be lost as a result of constructing a link bridge between Stockport Railway Station and the soon-to-be-built bus interchange, as reported in the Manchester Evening News. At a meeting of Stockport Council on Monday 6th January, … [Read more...]
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