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Manchester City Council successfully decarbonises 30% of estate

Manchester City Council successfully decarbonises 30% of estate

by Nikki Brown | Jan 6, 2023 | Retrofitting

Manchester City Council has successfully reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 7,161 tonnes in the 2021-2022 financial year. Manchester City Council’s operational estate is made up of 316 buildings which include offices, leisure centres and properties that provide...
How Manchester City Council is making its festive programme more sustainable

How Manchester City Council is making its festive programme more sustainable

by Nikki Brown | Dec 9, 2022 | Sustainable Living, Uncategorized

Manchester City Council has promised that this year’s festive programme will be the most environmentally sustainable yet as the city works to become carbon neutral by 2038. New measures are in place to reduce the carbon footprint of the much-loved Christmas Markets,...
New Wythenshawe cycle hub hopes to encourage Greater Manchester residents to take up active travel

New Wythenshawe cycle hub hopes to encourage Greater Manchester residents to take up active travel

by Nikki Brown | Sep 21, 2022 | Transport

The long-anticipated Wythenshawe Cycle Hub construction works have finished, and the state-of-the-art infrastructure is now open for Mancunians of all ages and cycling abilities to enjoy. Since February the council’s construction partners Equans have been busy...
Manchester City Council sets out its commitment to tackling the housing retrofit challenge

Manchester City Council sets out its commitment to tackling the housing retrofit challenge

by Nikki Brown | Sep 13, 2022 | Retrofitting

Manchester City Council has published a report which sets out the council’s commitment to retrofitting the city’s housing to meet low carbon standards. The Council’s Retrofit Plan will outline the pathway to zero-carbon housing, which will be key to realising Greater...
Stevenson Square to become permanently pedestrianised to promote active travel in Manchester city centre

Stevenson Square to become permanently pedestrianised to promote active travel in Manchester city centre

by Nikki Brown | Jul 28, 2022 | Transport

Manchester City Council has revealed plans to permanently pedestrianise Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter. New plans show the majority of Stevenson Square which is at the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter will be permanently pedestrianised following...
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