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MAG calls for household waste to be used to produce SAF

Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK's largest airport operator, has set out how household waste currently burned to generate electricity could instead be used to make Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A new study by the group has revealed that manufacturing SAF from household waste could help … [Read more...]

Marple residents to vote on new local planning guidance

A referendum will take place on 21st March 2024 that will give Marple residents the opportunity to vote on whether the proposed Marple Neighbourhood Plan will be adopted and inform future planning decisions in the village. Developed by the Marple Neighbourhood Forum, a group of volunteer … [Read more...]

Further 67 low-emission buses join Bee Network fleet

An additional 67 low-emission buses have been added to the Bee Network fleet as Greater Manchester continues to take back control of its public transport system. Under the city-region's franchising arrangement, which is set to expand to more boroughs on 24th March and reach Stockport by January … [Read more...]

Consultation launches on improving journeys along A6 corridor

Stockport Council is consulting over improving journeys on the A6 corridor from the Manchester Boundary to Stockport Town Centre. Working in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the council is exploring options to make roads safer, improve bus journeys, and make it easier to … [Read more...]

TfGM encourages sustainable travel through Get On Board campaign

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is highlighting the benefits of travelling sustainably as part of their Get On Board campaign. The campaign is promoting all modes of sustainable travel, from walking, cycling and wheeling, to catching the bus or the tram. Choosing to walk, wheel or … [Read more...]

Metrolink to see further £21.4 million investment

More than £20 million will be invested to improve the Metrolink network over the next 12 months, to ensure services remain safe and reliable for years to come.  Greater Manchester's tram system is the UK's largest light rail network and currently has 99 stops across 64 miles of track. More than … [Read more...]

Handforth roads improvement scheme completes ahead of schedule

Cheshire East Council has completed improvement work two-and-a-half weeks ahead of schedule on roads serving businesses and residents in Handforth on the Stockport-Cheshire border. The project, which began on January 8th 2024, has delivered enhanced cycling and pedestrian provision, with wider … [Read more...]

Bee Network prepares for second phase of bus franchising

The second phase of Bee Network franchised bus services in Greater Manchester will launch on 24th March, alongside improvements to the Bee Network app. Yellow Bee Network buses will take to the roads in Oldham, Rochdale and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester on Sunday 24th March, … [Read more...]

Busiest January on record for Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport had its busiest ever January, with 1.8 million passengers flying from its terminals in the second consecutive record-breaking month. Dubai was the most popular destination for travellers in January, with winter sun seekers heading there either to enjoy its attractions or to … [Read more...]