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31 community-led projects across Greater Manchester boosted by Green Spaces Fund

31 community-led projects across Greater Manchester boosted by Green Spaces Fund

by Nikki Brown | Mar 22, 2023 | Natural Environment

Almost £800,000 has been awarded to community-led schemes throughout Greater Manchester – all of which will improve or create local green spaces. It has now been confirmed that there are 31 successful projects – at least two in each of the ten Greater Manchester...
New orchard planted in Stockport to support biodiversity

New orchard planted in Stockport to support biodiversity

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...
First look at plans for Manchester’s newest green space on a former shopping centre site

First look at plans for Manchester’s newest green space on a former shopping centre site

by Nikki Brown | Jan 5, 2023 | Natural Environment

New images reveal how a new proposed green space at Manchester’s Central Retail Park will look once it has been completed. Recently, the council unveiled its ambitions to transform the dilapidated ex-shopping centre, on Great Ancoats Street, into a huge new...
Greater Manchester schools receive funding to create eco-gardens in Manchester Airport competition

Greater Manchester schools receive funding to create eco-gardens in Manchester Airport competition

by Nikki Brown | Dec 8, 2022 | Natural Environment

Cheadle Catholic Infant & Junior School in Stockport has been announced as the winner of the top prize in a competition which will create a new eco-friendly outdoor learning space. The pupils’ presentation captured the imagination of a panel of judges, including...
Secretary of State gives green light to planning permission for Northern Roots urban farm and eco-park in Oldham

Secretary of State gives green light to planning permission for Northern Roots urban farm and eco-park in Oldham

by Nikki Brown | Nov 10, 2022 | Natural Environment

The hybrid planning application for Northern Roots, which is creating the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park in Oldham, was unanimously approved by Oldham Council’s Planning Committee in October 2022. However, due to the Northern Roots development being located in...
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