Cheshire East Council has secured further funding towards meeting its ambitious target on climate change and become carbon neutral in its operations by 2025. The funding, totalling around £2.4 million, has been awarded by the secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy through … [Read more...]
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Learn more about the region’s Decarbonisation Strategy for transport in consultation webinar
People across the region are being encouraged to have their say on a consultation on the Decarbonisation Strategy for the North's transport network and Transport for the North (TfN) are hosting an online webinar to help local people and businesses learn more about the plans. The sub-national … [Read more...]
Transport leaders to discuss region’s decarbonisation strategy in upcoming webinar
Transport leaders from across the North will discuss the region’s decarbonisation strategy for road and rail, in the latest webinar from Transport for the North (TfN). TfN members have been clear about a coordinated approach to tackling decarbonisation in the North, starting with the Strategic … [Read more...]
Handforth park plans unveiled
Cheshire East Council has unveiled new landscaping plans to improve Meriton Road Park in Handforth as part of work to improve green spaces across the borough. The proposals will transform the existing park with new tree planting, a new footpath and nature trail. Developed in partnership with … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on plans for decarbonisation of the North’s transport
People from across the North of England are being invited to take part in a public consultation on a decarbonisation strategy for rail and road transport in the region. Transport for the North (TfN) are looking to hear views on their plans to reduce carbon emissions in surface transport to … [Read more...]
SME Climate Commitment launched to encourage small businesses to aim for net-zero
The nation's small businesses are being asked to sign up to the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy's (BEIS) SME Climate Commitment and pledge to act on reducing their emissions. The SME Climate Commitment forms part of the government’s Together For Our Planet campaign: with the … [Read more...]
Contractor on Macclesfield town centre improvements commits to electric-only plant
Eurovia, the contractor delivering public realm improvements in Macclesfield town centre on behalf of Cheshire East Council, has committed to using electric-only plant equipment for the works. The project to improve Castle Street in Macclesfield town centre will see more scope for cafés and … [Read more...]
Storengy UK launches Cheshire East school solar panel competition
Energy company, Storengy UK is partnering with Cheshire East Council for a competition giving one school in the region to win a solar panel package worth up to £10,000. In their mission to lead the way to net zero carbon emissions, Storengy UK is running the competition for Cheshire East primary … [Read more...]
Small businesses in the North-west invited to start journey to Net Zero
Small businesses in the North-west are being invited to take part in a day of online activities to help them take the first steps towards Net Zero carbon emissions. The government's Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is holding 'Your business journey to Net Zero' in … [Read more...]
Last chance to comment on Wilmslow and Macclesfield active travel proposals
A consultation on proposals to improve active travel in Wilmslow, Macclesfield and three other locations in Cheshire East will close on Wednesday 3rd March. Cheshire East Council is urging residents and businesses to comment on the schemes to improve walking and cycling provision as part of … [Read more...]
Carbon neutral North-west vision set out by regional leaders
Business and political leaders from across the North-west have come together to set out a vision for the whole region to become carbon neutral by 2040. The ambitious target has been set ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) that the UK will host later this year. The 2040 goal, the … [Read more...]
Council reports fall in air pollution in Macclesfield
Cheshire East Council has revoked an air quality management area for Park Lane, Macclesfield, following a drop in pollution levels. The Park Lane area was among seven air pollution hotspots in Cheshire East to have seen improvements following the introduction of air quality management … [Read more...]