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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...]

How to reduce energy consumption in your business

Stockport based Hallidays explore how to re-think your energy and utilities, saving your business significant costs. Energy and utilities can be a significant cost to businesses. If you don’t already do it, it’s important to always compare a selection of tariffs across several utility suppliers. … [Read more...]

Food waste recycling rises by 24% in North West

Local business food waste recycling rises by 24 per cent in the last year, in the North West, a study by waste management provider Biffa has found. New data from the leading national recycling and waste management provider, Biffa has found that food and restaurant businesses in the North West are … [Read more...]

Quick Wins for Energy Savings Workshop in Stockport

The Manchester Business Growth Hub has launched a fully-funded energy savings support package to help Greater Manchester SMEs become more efficient, productive, and sustainable. We're all aware that we should be doing our bit for the environment, this workshop is designed to show SMEs how to go … [Read more...]

Stockport contractor backs City of Trees charity

Wates, the main contractor for the Stockport Redrock leisure development, has marked their annual week of community action with environmental charity City of Trees and school activities in Stockport.   Wates is one of the largest privately owned construction, development and property services … [Read more...]

ERD fund set to make Greater Manchester greener

Mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled a £21m European Regional Development fund as part of plans to make Greater Manchester a world-leading green city-region. The European Regional Development money will be used to fund innovative projects that demonstrate their ability to reduce carbon emissions … [Read more...]

GM Mayor appoints Stockport leader to lead green campaign

GM Mayor Andy Burnham has appointed Stockport Council leader to drive Greater Manchester’s ambition to be a world-leading green city-region. Stockport Council Cllr Alex Ganotis will lead on Greater Manchester’s efforts to improve and protect the environment, green spaces and air quality. He will … [Read more...]