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New bridge spanning the Ashton Canal opens to the public

New bridge spanning the Ashton Canal opens to the public

by Nikki Brown | Aug 11, 2025 | Transport

A new bridge spanning the Ashton Canal has now been completed.  Following several months of improvement works a permanent and much improved crossing has been created, linking New Islington Green to the marina. The existing Grade II lock bridge when in use made it...
Vision for 100-mile active travel network to link Manchester’s green and blue spaces

Vision for 100-mile active travel network to link Manchester’s green and blue spaces

by Nikki Brown | Aug 7, 2025 | Natural Environment

A new initiative that will create an uninterrupted 110-mile network of walking and cycling routes across Manchester and Salford is set to launch to give the cities’ residents better access to nature. Named, Cyan Lines, the initiative will connect existing routes while...
University of Salford wins sixth coveted Green Flag Award

University of Salford wins sixth coveted Green Flag Award

by Nikki Brown | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

The University of Salford has won a prestigious Green Flag Award for the quality of its public spaces and biodiversity initiatives. The university is one of 2500 organisations in the UK to achieve the internationally recognised quality mark, which is a credit to the...
Manchester and Salford set for greener future with £2.6m funding announced for North West

Manchester and Salford set for greener future with £2.6m funding announced for North West

by Nikki Brown | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

Blackpool, Liverpool city region, Salford and Manchester received a funding boost of £2.6m in total, to help ensure people living in their areas can enjoy nature and green spaces, close to home. They are amongst 40 towns and cities receiving a grant from The National...
Castlefield Viaduct ‘sky park’ receives £2.75m funding towards major extension

Castlefield Viaduct ‘sky park’ receives £2.75m funding towards major extension

by Nikki Brown | Jul 9, 2025 | Natural Environment

  The National Trust has today announced an exciting development in the transformation of a Grade II Victorian viaduct in the heart of Manchester.   A significant proportion of the funding needed for the next phase of the Castlefield Viaduct project has been...
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