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Plans for a £1.35m solar farm in Oldham approved

Plans for a £1.35m solar farm in Oldham approved

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...
Oldham Council secures £20 million of Levelling Up funding for green projects

Oldham Council secures £20 million of Levelling Up funding for green projects

by Nikki Brown | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized

£20m funding has been secured through the Levelling Up fund for eco-friendly projects in Oldham; including a learning centre at Northern Roots; a new “Green Shoots” business centre, and an “Oldham Greenway”. The funding aims to boost opportunities for residents and...
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...
21 community projects announced as winners of Greater Manchester’s Green Spaces Fund

21 community projects announced as winners of Greater Manchester’s Green Spaces Fund

by Nikki Brown | Oct 18, 2022 | Natural Environment

The winners of the first round of Greater Manchester’s Green Spaces Fund were announced by Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham at the Greater Manchester Green Summit on Monday 17 October. Almost £400,000 has been awarded across 21 community schemes throughout...
Northern Roots secures planning permission for urban farm and eco-park in Oldham

Northern Roots secures planning permission for urban farm and eco-park in Oldham

by Nikki Brown | Oct 13, 2022 | Natural Environment

The hybrid planning application for Northern Roots, which is creating the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park near Oldham town centre, has been unanimously approved by Oldham Council planning committee. Developed for and with local communities, the vision for...
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