Leaders in Greater Manchester are urging businesses across the city-region to share their views on clean air proposals as part of plans to build back greener after the coronavirus pandemic. Consultations are running until December 3rd on two elements of plans for reduce air pollution in Greater … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport moves all operations to Terminal 1 after England enters second lockdown
Manchester Airport is moving all its operations into Terminal 1 in response to the drop in passenger numbers. The move follows the reimposition of lockdown measures in England for a minimum of four weeks from November 5th. The airport is also issuing the latest advice for any passengers who … [Read more...]
Regional transport leader to step down next year
Regional transport leader and Transport for the North (TfN) Chief Executive, Barry White, has announced his intention to step down from his role. Mr White will leave the position for a career break in May 2021, following a submission of the next business case for Northern Powerhouse Rail in … [Read more...]
Construction work to begin on major M56 upgrade
Construction work is due to commence this month on an upgrade to the M56 in Greater Manchester and Cheshire, Highways England has confirmed. The stretch of the M56 set for improvements, from Junction 6 at Hale to Junction 8 at Bowdon, carries over 100,000 vehicles per day as part of the key … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport boss warns of need to act quickly to secure future of aviation industry
The Chief Executive of Manchester Airport, Charlie Cornish, has warned of tough decisions for parts of the UK industry. The airport boss suggested the sector may be forced to “act quickly to secure their future” after the Government announced an almost complete ban on international travel. In an … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to receive funding to continue Metrolink support
Greater Manchester is to secure funding over the next 12 weeks to support Metrolink to continue to run essential services in the face of reduced revenue from ticket sales. Metrolink is one of six light rail networks to receive a share of £35.4 million in funding to continue serving communities in … [Read more...]
Work begins on Bee Network walking and cycling infrastructure across Stockport
Stockport’s walking and cycling infrastructure is set for a boost with work beginning on five new Bee Network projects in the borough. Five Mayoral Challenge Fund (MCF) projects, which were consulted on in October 2019 and subsequently approved by councillors, have received over £15.9 million in … [Read more...]
Work begins on long-awaited Poynton Relief Road
Contractor on the project, Graham, has begun enabling works on the three-kilometre Poynton Relief Road. The £53 million project is being developed by Cheshire East Council, working in partnership with Stockport Council and will provide an alternative route for through traffic from Macclesfield to … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic add two new routes to India from Manchester Airport
As the airline increases its presence at Manchester Airport, Virgin Atlantic has announced it will begin flights to India from December 2020. Going on sale from 20th October, the airline will operate three flights a week to Mumbai from 19th December, and a twice-weekly service to the Indian … [Read more...]
Chris Boardman urges Heatons and Romiley residents to have their say in Active Neighbourhood proposals
Chris Boardman, Greater Manchester’s Walking and Cycling commissioner, is urging residents in the Heatons and Romiley to have their say on whether they would like to see an Active Neighbourhood in their area before an engagement exercise closes on October 23rd. For the past five weeks, Stockport … [Read more...]
Crewe to Manchester HS2 leg moves forward
Work to develop legislation for the Crewe to Manchester route of HS2 has been brought forward, the minister responsible for high-speed rail, Andrew Stephenson, has confirmed. HS2 Ltd, the company set up to deliver the line, has brought forward work in response to findings in the Oakervee Review … [Read more...]
Personal Travel Plans available as town centre access improvements get underway
Stockport Council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are offering personal travel plans to town centre visitors as Access Plan infrastructure improvements get underway. While the Stockport Town Centre Access Plan (STCAP) is being delivered to make it easier to travel around the town … [Read more...]
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