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...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Japanese industrial company Daikin has signed a deal with Greater Manchester to deploy heat pumps in some of its public buildings and act as a test bed for the technology. Daikin – one of the world’s largest air conditioning manufacturers – will provide heat pumps and...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 3, 2023 | Transport
Greater Manchester’s cycle hire scheme users can now pay for their journeys before they hop into the saddle, saving them money. A new and convenient way to pay – ‘minute bundles’ – will now be available to riders through the Beryl app. Minute bundles will allow users...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 2, 2023 | Transport
New ‘cycle stores’ which will enable Tameside children to ride their bikes to school and store them safely have been officially opened by Active Travel Commissioner, Dame Sarah Storey. Arlies Primary School and Silver Springs Primary Academy in Stalybridge are the...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 1, 2023 | Smart Energy
Plans for a £1.35m solar farm in Failsworth to reduce carbon emissions and cut energy bills have been approved by Oldham Council. Oldham’s cabinet has signed off on plans for the Wrigley Head solar farm development on land in Failsworth which could save up to 50...
