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£300m energy storage plant in Trafford ‘could make Greater Manchester a leader in the net zero transition’

£300m energy storage plant in Trafford ‘could make Greater Manchester a leader in the net zero transition’

by Nikki Brown | Jun 17, 2024 | Uncategorized

Highview Power has secured the backing of the UK Infrastructure Bank and the energy industry leader Centrica with a £300 million investment for the first commercial-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant in the UK which is set for Carrington, Trafford. The £300...
£1.2m investment to boost Medlock Valley biodiversity in flagship project for Oldham

£1.2m investment to boost Medlock Valley biodiversity in flagship project for Oldham

by Nikki Brown | Jun 14, 2024 | Natural Environment

Oldham council has received a £1.2 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund Species Survival Fund for a project which will help bring nature back to urban environments in the Medlock Valley. It will work alongside partners including Manchester and...
University of Manchester retains number 1 ranking in the UK, number 1 in Europe and second in the world for social and environmental impact

University of Manchester retains number 1 ranking in the UK, number 1 in Europe and second in the world for social and environmental impact

by Nikki Brown | Jun 12, 2024 | Sustainable Living

The University of Manchester has been named top in both the UK and Europe, and second in the world for meaningful contributions towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings....
New spiral ramp unveiled at Stockport Interchange to improve walking, cycling and wheeling connections

New spiral ramp unveiled at Stockport Interchange to improve walking, cycling and wheeling connections

by Nikki Brown | Jun 7, 2024 | Transport

Walkers and cyclists will enjoy access to Stockport’s riverfront for the first time in generations thanks to a new spiral walking and cycling ramp opening at Stockport Interchange. The new ramp connects Stockport’s new Viaduct Park with the Transport Interchange,...
Construction underway on Bolton’s first ever net zero homes

Construction underway on Bolton’s first ever net zero homes

by Nikki Brown | Jun 7, 2024 | Sustainable Living

Bolton’s first ever operationally net zero homes are being built as part of a radical shake up for Farnworth town centre. It’s been revealed that Capital&Centric’s Farnworth Green – a re-boot of the outdated precinct into a town centre neighbourhood – will...
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