by Nikki Brown | Feb 28, 2023 | Natural Environment
Stockport Council has planted a new orchard at Marbury Road Playing Fields in Heaton Chapel. A total of 75 new fruit trees have been planted on the site. These trees will not only be an asset for the area but will help Stockport Council to deliver its Climate Action...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 28, 2023 | Retrofitting
New training courses in retrofitting domestic properties with modern, energy-efficient and low-carbon technologies have been launched in Greater Manchester as part of the Skills for Growth programme. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded funding to...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 22, 2023 | Sustainable Living
A new task force has been established in Greater Manchester to help the city-region’s textiles and fashion sectors reduce waste. The initiative will be led by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Textiles and...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 15, 2023 | Transport
Community organisations across Greater Manchester can now apply for an exciting initiative to help inspire more people to walk, cycle or wheel in their area. ‘Cycle and Stride for Active Lives’ is a Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) community resource that aims...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 15, 2023 | Transport
The default speed limit on roads in Manchester is set to be reduced to 20mph in a bid to make walking and cycling safer in the city. Manchester city council’s new active travel strategy also aims to cut 40mph speed limits to 30mph by 2028. Manchester City Centre has...
