by Phoebe Rowe | Feb 29, 2024 | Green Skills/Jobs
A brand-new Green Skills Hub has opened its doors at Stockport College, Manchester, in a bid to tackle the UK’s green skills gap – officially launched by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. The launch is a continuation of Daikin UK, a leading eco-heating...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 20, 2024 | Sustainable Living, Transport
Stockport’s new state-of-the-art transport interchange will open to passengers on Sunday 17th March, with its rooftop park opening the following day. The multi-million pound development – which boasts 18 bus stands with the capacity for 164 departures an hour – will...
by Phoebe Rowe | Jan 22, 2024 | Bee Net Zero, Sustainable Development, Transport
The new charging hub, located near the Romiley precinct, marks the start of the partnership between Stockport Council and Be.EV. The Romiley Stockport location has four charging bays – two ultra-rapid, one rapid and one fast. The hub’s cutting-edge ultra-rapid...
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...
by Nikki Brown | Sep 15, 2022 | Transport
Six bin lorries in Stockport will now be powered by solar panels following Stockport Council’s link-up with a leading local technology company. The plans for solar-powered waste collection vehicles are hoped to help Stockport Council reach its target to be net...
