Cheshire East Council is inviting residents to have their say on draft plans for Victoria Park in Macclesfield. The draft plan sets out several proposals to transform the park over the coming years – making it a park that is fit for the future, while bringing its history to … [Read more...]
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Cheshire CCG sets out climate change commitment
Following the target set by NHS England boss, Sir Simon Stevens, for the health service to become carbon neutral by 2045, the Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has confirmed their support to decarbonise primary care and community health services across the county to tackle climate … [Read more...]
Cheshire East awarded £588,000 to boost cycling and walking schemes
Cheshire East Council is to develop new schemes to promote cycling and walking in the borough after being awarded £588,000 by the government. The grant follows a successful bid by the council for a second phase of active travel funding from the Department for Transport. The money will be used … [Read more...]
Cheshire East welcomes ‘green industrial revolution’ plans
Cheshire East Council has welcomed the government plan for a green industrial revolution, which supports the council’s ambitious target of being carbon neutral by 2025 and influencing carbon reduction across the borough. The government’s plan sets out the approach that will be taken to ‘build … [Read more...]
Zero-emission aircraft part of Manchester Airport’s climate ambitions
Next-generation, zero-emission aircraft could be operating out of Manchester Airport within the next 10 – 15 years part of a series of ambitious commitments announced today. MAG, the Northern gateway’s parent company and the UK’s largest airport group, has fired the starting pistol on a … [Read more...]
Cheshire East seeks resident feedback on green priorities
Cheshire East Council is asking residents, businesses and other organisations about its plans for a green future for the economy and environment. The council’s new corporate plan sets out the vision and priorities for the council over the next four years. Within, Cheshire East Council … [Read more...]
Cheshire children get chance to tell world leaders how they feel about climate change
Children living in Cheshire East have a unique opportunity to tell world leaders how they feel about climate change. The borough’s library service is running a year-long project for children, the results from which will be shared with organisers of COP26 – the United Nations climate change … [Read more...]
Macclesfield firm signs exclusive UK distribution deal with Spanish WtE boiler manufacturer
Macclesfield based green energy specialists, Tidy Planet, have agreed an exclusive UK distribution deal with Sugimat, a Spanish manufacturer of Waste-to-energy (WtE) boilers. The partnership between to the two firms will run for five years, allowing Tidy Planet to be the firm's sole distributor … [Read more...]
Green Homes Grant scheme launches to boost low-carbon economic recovery
The Green Homes Grant scheme has launched, part of £3 billion of government initiatives to boost the construction sector and ensure a low-carbon economic recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the scheme, homeowners will be able to access government funding for up to two-thirds … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council proposes revisions to green belt site allocations
Cheshire East Council has proposed a number of revisions to green belt site allocations in the borough as it finalises its Local Plan Strategy. The Local Plan was approved in 2017. The second part of the plan - known as the site allocations and development policies document (SADPD) - is now … [Read more...]
Carbon neutral action plan shortlisted for national award
Cheshire East Council’s action plan for the borough to become carbon neutral by 2025 has been shortlisted for a national award for environmental management and sustainability. In May 2019, Cheshire East Council committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025 through influencing carbon emission … [Read more...]
Macclesfield firm helps Scottish college boost green credentials
City of Glasgow College has invested in equipment from Macclesfield based firm, Tidy Planet, to compost an estimated 26 tonnes of food waste per year, on site. The A900 Rocket Composter, from Macclesfield based organic waste and Waste-to-Energy solutions firm Tidy Planet, will enable the college … [Read more...]