Residents and businesses in Heaton Chapel are being invited to attend an online workshop ahead of a trial Active Neighbourhood that will take place in their area. An Active Neighbourhood aims to help residents to make short trips on foot, by cycle or by public transport, instead of jumping in … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport expands Covid-19 testing facilities for passengers
Manchester Airport has announced plans to increase the number of Covid-19 testing centres on site, ahead of the restart of international travel. Randox will join existing partner Collinson to operate Covid-19 testing facilities across Manchester Airports Group (MAG) three sites at Manchester, … [Read more...]
Government expands green list of no quarantine destinations
The UK Government has expanded the list of international destinations on its 'green list' of countries which do not require quarantine on entry to the UK. From 4am Wednesday 30 June, Malta, Madeira, the Balearic Islands, several UK overseas territories and Caribbean islands (including Barbados) … [Read more...]
MAG backs travel industry day of action with online simulation of pre-pandemic flight schedules
Colleagues at Manchester Airports Group (MAG) – the UK’s largest airport group - will mimic a pre-pandemic day of flying on social media, as part of a nationwide protest at the government’s handling of international travel. Staff at all three MAG airports - Manchester, London Stansted and East … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester publishes Clean Air Plan after securing £120 million to help businesses comply
Greater Manchester has published its finalised Clean Air Plan to help tackle air pollution across the city-region, and has secured £120 million in government funding to help businesses comply with the new emissions rules. Applications for funding will open from November to allow local businesses … [Read more...]
Aviation industry leads day of action at Manchester Airport
Representatives from the aviation sector will be taking part in a national day of action, including with a demonstration at Manchester Airport, as part of calls for the government to provide further support during the pandemic. Trade union Unite has organised a socially distanced protest at the … [Read more...]
High-speed rail link across North at risk as HS2 costs rise
The East-West high-speed rail link to connect cities across the North, dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail, is rumoured to be at risk of being scrapped in favour of cheaper improvement works on existing lines to mitigate spiralling costs of HS2. The Sunday Express newspaper reported that the … [Read more...]
easyJet launches two new domestic routes from Manchester Airport
easyJet has put two new domestic routes and more seats on sale today from Manchester to Scotland to serve demand for domestic travel Flights from Manchester to Aberdeen and Manchester to Edinburgh will take off 9 July, each operating four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group joins Ryanair in legal action over international travel rules
Manchester Airports Group has joined low-cost airline Ryanair in pursuing legal action over the government's traffic light system for international travel. The UK's largest airport operator and Europe's biggest airline will file court papers today, 17th June, to seek a judicial review into the … [Read more...]
Latest TfN webinar to discuss ongoing decarbonisation consultation
Transport leaders from across the North will discuss the region's decarbonisation strategy for road and rail, currently out for public consultation, in the latest webinar from Transport for the North (TfN). Part of the TfN Talks series, the panel discussion will consider the challenges facing the … [Read more...]
Council outlines proposals for Greek Street railway bridge
Following recommendations from Network Rail that the Greek Street bridge over the railway line in Stockport town centre will require replacement by 2024, Stockport Council has outlined its proposals for the new bridge that will improve access into the town centre. The council has revealed its … [Read more...]
Plans for Stockport Interchange expected to move forward
Councillors are expected allow the next phase in development of Stockport Interchange to move forward in Stockport Council's first Economy and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee Meeting on 17th June. Since the last report to the council in February 2020, work has moved forward on the project that … [Read more...]
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