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Stockport Council to Introduce Solar Powered Waste Collection

Stockport Council to Introduce Solar Powered Waste Collection

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...
Work begins on new active travel link in Stockport as part of the town’s £1billion transformation

Work begins on new active travel link in Stockport as part of the town’s £1billion transformation

by Nikki Brown | Aug 10, 2022 | Transport

The next milestone in Stockport’s £1billion transformation has begun, as works commenced to build a new cycling and walking link between the new transport interchange and Station Road. The 195-metre cycling and walking connection, which has been funded through the...
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...
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...
Greater Manchester given the final green light for an affordable, sustainable bus network

Greater Manchester given the final green light for an affordable, sustainable bus network

by Nikki Brown | Jul 25, 2022 | Transport

Greater Manchester has been given the go-ahead to franchise the city region’s buses to create a simplified, affordable and sustainable public transport network which hopes to reduce carbon emissions. In March 2022, the High Court made a judgment that the Mayor...
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