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...]
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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...]
Stockport technology firm tackles air pollution in the workplace
A research-led Stockport technology firm has developed a range of solutions to tackle hidden indoor air pollution at work. Plasma Clean – which made its name providing kitchen ventilation solutions to McDonalds, Burger King and Hilton Hotels among others – is now adapting its cutting edge plasma … [Read more...]
Are you dreaming of a green Christmas?
Instead of a white Christmas, one in seven of us will be making their Christmas greener, as Brits become more environmentally-minded, according to research by challenger bank, N26. N26’s research estimates that 1 in 7 of us plan on cutting our waste over the festive period, avoiding single-use … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester ranked among top cities tackling climate change
The action on climate change taken by Greater Manchester has seen the city-region ranked as one of the top in the world by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). CDP, an international charity, listed Greater Manchester among its ‘A List’ of 43 cities worldwide that are doing most to combat climate … [Read more...]
Stockport accountants Bennett Verby go plastic-bag free
Stockport accountancy firm, Bennett Verby, has revealed the latest step in the team's bid to reduce the company’s environmental impact: cotton carrier bags. Although the advent of cloud accounting has meant a serious decrease in the amount of paperwork dealt with by accountancy firms, accountants … [Read more...]
Government announces grants to help protect properties from flooding
As parts of the UK record their wettest November ever, the government has announced that flood-hit businesses and homes and businesses will be able to receive up to £5,000 to help protect them from future flooding. The grants, which will be made available through local authorities from the end of … [Read more...]
Sustainable Stockport Breakfast Event to be held 22nd January
Stockport Sustainability’s Sustainable Stockport breakfast event will take place on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at Robinsons Visitor Centre, where a panel of expert speakers will discuss pro environmental actions for business. The event will showcase sustainable business practice and case studies … [Read more...]
Stockport Council appoint consultants to investigate recent flooding
Following the flooding of a number of homes and businesses in Stockport in July and August 2019, Stockport Council have commissioned an independent review into the events leading up to the flooding. Mott MacDonald, a firm of consultants, have been commissioned to look at: - how and why the … [Read more...]
Stockport parents encouraged to tackle air pollution on school run
Stockport parents are being asked to consider dirty air quality at the school gates. Poor air quality is the largest environmental public health issue facing the UK and is estimated to contribute to the equivalent of 1,200 deaths in Greater Manchester each year. Air pollution affects health … [Read more...]
Housing minister: Make the North a green housing ‘construction corridor’
Housing Minister Esther McVey wants to build a green housing revolution in the North, as she announces the launch of a new ‘centre of excellence’ for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The launch accompanies the announcement that the government housing agency Homes England is today funding … [Read more...]
GM Mayor calls on Government to act in support of Clean Air Plan
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has called on government to help the city-region tackle air pollution and deliver his clean air plan, ahead of his speech at a national Clean Air Summit taking place today. Greater Manchester has developed Clean Air Plan proposals to tackle … [Read more...]
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