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Recyle Right in 2018 and save £640,000

Stockport residents are being encouraged to recycle right in 2018 by placing the right things in the right bin. To help people Recycle Right, Recycle for Greater Manchester will be running a number of informative campaigns throughout the year - kick-started with a focus on recycling the right type … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester selected for Defra’s environment plan

Defra has selected Greater Manchester as one of only four UK settings chosen to “pioneer” new ways of working in order to better protect and enhance our natural environment. As part of the Government’s department for the environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) 25-year environment plan … [Read more...]

Recycling in Stockport among best in UK

Recycling in Stockport is among the best in the UK as its residents feature amongst the top ten authorities for recycling in the whole of England in 2016/17. Residents across Stockport have helped the borough to recycle around 60% of household waste helping to improve the environment and reduce … [Read more...]

Council pledge to use 100% clean energy by 2050

Stockport Council is set to use 100% clean energy by 2050, after a motion was passed by all Councillors at the last Full Council meeting on Thursday 26th October. By the middle of the century, the Council will ensure that its energy across all functions will be sourced 100% from clean energy … [Read more...]

Keep Britain Tidy – Keep Stockport Tidy !

Your invitation to join in the 'Keep Stockport Tidy' community discussion group Keep Britain Tidy is conducting research in the Stockport area this November to gain insights on local neighbourhood issues and how these could be improved.  As part of this research, Stockport Council would like to … [Read more...]

Stockport prepares Rights of Way Improvement Plan

Stockport Council have opened a period of consultation as they review and prepare an updated local Rights of Way Improvement Plan.  The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (section 60) requires all highway authorities to prepare a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) every 10 years. This … [Read more...]

Green energy campaign launched in Greater Manchester

A green energy campaign has been launched in Greater Manchester to encourage residents to switch their homes to clean electricity. The move would see savings on their energy bills and help the environment at the same time. Councillor Walter Brett, Deputy Mayor of Stockport, joined the Mayor of … [Read more...]

Stockport Local Plan – Still Time to Have Your Say

Stockport Council have planned a series of local drop-in events where you can have your say on the future for Stockport. You can take part in a wide-ranging consultation on Stockport Council's future plans by joining their representatives  at specially organised public events in your local … [Read more...]

Enterprise Launches Car Club Share in Stockport

Car rental in Stockport is set to change with Enterprise Car Club share where locals and visitors can access rental cars off peak, by the hour or by the day from their phone and from locations in Stockport Town Centre.   From 1st September, four vehicles will be based around Stockport town hall. … [Read more...]

Great Grounds launch new interactive education centre

Stockport based Great Grounds is branching out and launching a new interactive learning destination in Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent.    Supported by a six figure funding deal from Royal Bank of Scotland, Great Grounds Education & Business Centre will teach primary school children vocational skills … [Read more...]

Sales of diesel and petrol cars banned from 2040

Farewell Fossil Fuel Car as diesel and petrol cars banned from 2040 - that is the message from Stockport based DSG Auto. The Government has announced its decision to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040 as part of its efforts to tackle air pollution.Rob Southern from DSG … [Read more...]

5 ways to boost workplace productivity

Stockport based Red Rock Facilities Management share ways to boost productivity in the workplace using effective facilities management.  If you own a business or are an employee then the links between workplace environment and productivity won't be surprising. Even back amongst the grime and … [Read more...]