Essential work to upgrade one of the oldest sections of gas pipeline in the Stockport area begins in Longhurst Lane, Mellor, on Monday 2 December. Cadent, which manages the local gas distribution network, is carrying out the work as part of an £80 million investment in the network. Work will see … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airports Group publishes impact of its CSR efforts
CEO Ken O'Toole hailed the impact of the group's sustainability, education and community efforts as Manchester Airports Group (MAG) publishes in annual CSR Report for 2023/24. Detailing the progress against the delivery of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy, ‘Working together for … [Read more...]
Stockport Council invests in borough’s outdoor spaces
Stockport Council has completed improvements at nine of the borough's parks and outdoor spaces since April 2024. Some of Stockport’s best-loved parks have been given a boost with new play equipment installed at a range of sites over the past six months. Oak Meadow in Cheadle Hulme is one of those … [Read more...]
UK’s largest onshore wind farm proposed for Greater Manchester
Renewable energy company, Cubico Sustainable Investments, has announced plans to build the UK's largest onshore wind farm in Greater Manchester in a major boost for the North-west's decarbonisation efforts. Situated on the edge of the Rochdale borough of the city-region and next to the existing … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to build sustainable supply chains at upcoming Climate Action Business Forum
Stockport who are interested in reducing their environmental impact are invited to join Stockport Council's Climate Action Business Forum. Taking place at Where The Light Gets In in Stockport town centre from 8:30 - 10:30am on Monday, November 18th, the session will focus on building and … [Read more...]
Consultation to launch on Greater Manchester’s School Travel Strategy
A new draft School Travel Strategy for the city-region is being developed by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the 10 local authorities. The strategy sets out the city-region's vision for ensuring more children and young people travel to … [Read more...]
Stockport confirmed among six towns and cities to pilot low-carbon heating innovation
Stockport has been named as one of six town and cities in England to receive government funding to pilot low-carbon heat networks and reduce heating costs for homes and businesses. Heat network zones will recycle the excess heat from industry and data centres to enable heating of several … [Read more...]
Stockport to host fourth Climate Action Now Summit
Stockport is gearing up to host its fourth annual Climate Action Now Summit on Friday 22nd November 2024. Organised by Stockport Council, the event brings together businesses and community organisations in the borough to to celebrate, connect, and inspire action to address the climate … [Read more...]
North West Hydrogen industry gears up for third annual Hydrogen Week
Spearheaded by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA), Hydrogen Week UK will make its return in 2025 for its third consecutive year. The annual event, scheduled from Monday 24th February to Sunday 2nd March 2025, will continue its mission to spotlight the critical role hydrogen plays in helping … [Read more...]
£500,000 innovation funding awarded to Stockport electricity network operator
Stockport-based electricity network operator, Electricity North West, has secured £500,000 in innovation funding to support a project to reduce the impact of air conditioning use on electricity demand. The 'CoolDown' project has received the funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund, an Ofgem … [Read more...]
Two Stockport projects among community-led proposals backed by Greater Manchester’s Green Spaces Fund
Projects in Stockport to transform a disused concrete space in Brinnington and bring greenery to Merseyway Shopping Centre are among the community-led proposals to secure backing from the Mayor’s Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund. The latest round of the fund awarded money to 17 successful … [Read more...]
Government green light for North West hydrogen cluster
The government has given the green light and conformed the private sector investment for North West hydrogen and carbon capture cluster, HyNet. The project aims to allow large-scale industrial businesses in the region to decarbonise, re-industrialise the region, and compete in international … [Read more...]
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