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Andy Burnham Mayor of GM being interviewed

THE Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, announced his ambitions for making Greater Manchester one of the leading green cities in Europe.

In Economy, Green & blue spaces and Society on 18.09.2017
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

THE Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has today announced his ambitions for making Greater Manchester one of the leading green cities in Europe.

Summit's up for greening Greater Manchester

In Economy, Green & blue spaces and Society on 18.09.2017
Contributed by Steve Connor

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has announced his ambitions for making Greater Manchester one of the leading green cities in Europe, through a landmark summit to be held in Spring 2018.

Volunteers and organisations come together for 24 hour wildlife survey

In Education, Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 18.07.2017
Contributed by Mike Beard

The recording of wildlife was led by Greater Manchester Ecology Unit and supported by the Natural Course project.

By understanding the ecology of the land The Woodland Trust can implement informed improvement measures for the benefit of wildlife in the area.

The aim of the day was to encourage staff, volunteers and members of the public to record as many species as possible over 24 hours. The evening before featured the nocturnal adventures of live moth trapping and a bat walk.

Portland Basin, Tameside

Cycle plan is a tour de force

In Green & blue spaces, Health and Transport on 17.07.2017
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

Motorway madness will soon be a thing of the past for cyclists travelling around Hyde and Longdendale.

Greater Manchester Mayor appoints Cllr Alex Ganotis as green city-region lead

In Green & blue spaces, Health, Living and Society on 17.05.2017
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

Mayor Andy Burnham has made a new appointment to drive Greater Manchester’s ambition to be a world-leading green city-region where everyone can enjoy green spaces and breathe clean air.

Greater Manchester Annual Environment Report 2016

In Energy, Green & blue spaces and Living on 10.04.2017
Contributed by Paul Dennett

As Chair of the Greater Manchester Low Carbon Hub, Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett reflects on the region's environmental achievements over the past year and discusses the opportunities and challenges we face ahead.

Greater Manchester Home Energy Conservation Act Report 2017-2019

In Energy, Green & blue spaces, Housing and Living on 03.04.2017
Contributed by Tina Gandhi

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has this week published its Home Energy Conservation Act report for 2017-2019.

Spring walking weekend

Put a step in your spring

In Green & blue spaces, Health and Transport on 13.02.2017
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

Flourishing flowers, warmer weather, lighter days and local landmarks are just some of the great reasons to lace up your walking boots for a new event this spring, say transport leaders.

Greater Manchester’s Natural Capital Annual Conference

In Culture, Economy, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Living, Nature and Transport on 10.02.2017
Contributed by Krista Patrick

Leading practitioners from across the country attended the Greater Manchester’s Natural Capital Annual Conference in Salford recently, to discuss how best to adopt a natural capital approach in urban environments.

Pennington Flash Wetlands

North West industrial heritage to be restored

In Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 24.01.2017
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

An innovative project to restore nature in places where heavy industry ruled for more than a century has received a grant of almost £2million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

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