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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...
Salford Council introduces 2,500+ solar panels to public buildings

Salford Council introduces 2,500+ solar panels to public buildings

by Nikki Brown | Sep 21, 2022 | Retrofitting, Smart Energy

Salford City Council has successfully installed 2,562 solar panels on public buildings across the city as part of a £7.45 million scheme. The scheme, which received funding through Salix Finance via the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, added solar...
Greater Manchester Green Summit to take over Salford’s Lowry Theatre this October

Greater Manchester Green Summit to take over Salford’s Lowry Theatre this October

by Nikki Brown | Sep 16, 2022 | Blog

For its fifth year, The Greater Manchester Green Summit will be held at The Lowry Theatre in Salford Quays on Monday 17 October. Hosted by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, the Green Summit is a vital event for businesses, policymakers, innovators and...
Work begins on Walkden Park and Ride to encourage sustainable travel

Work begins on Walkden Park and Ride to encourage sustainable travel

by Nikki Brown | Jul 28, 2022 | Transport

Construction has begun on a brand-new park and ride facility in Salford as part of the regeneration of Walkden railway station in hopes to encourage residents to use sustainable public transport rather than cars. Works are expected to continue until December 2022 to...
Salford’s Energy House 2.0 tests energy-efficient sleeping pods for homeless in Greater Manchester

Salford’s Energy House 2.0 tests energy-efficient sleeping pods for homeless in Greater Manchester

by Nikki Brown | Jul 19, 2022 | Sustainable Living

A partnership between homelessness charity Emmaus Salford, the University of Salford, and construction firm Casey will develop new energy-efficient sleeping pods for people who are street homeless across Greater Manchester. The University of Salford’s Energy House...
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