Metro Mayors

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigns over phone offence

Politics

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigns over phone offence

Shock resignation comes just a day after Transport Secretary unveiled 'promising' vision for integrated transport across England

clock 29 November 2024 • 6 min read
UK Mayors urge government to give them the tools to deliver net zero

Policy

UK Mayors urge government to give them the tools to deliver net zero

Leading Metro Mayors sign joint declaration calling on government to give them the powers and funding necessary to enact ambitious city decarbonisation plans

clock 08 June 2022 • 3 min read

Buildings

Arup pledges $3m to aid city climate planning through C40 partnership

Professional services firm renews partnership with C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group for another three years

clock 15 February 2019 • 2 min read

Politics

Green buildings, no fracking and net zero CO2: Five key takeaways from Manchester's 2040 vision

New draft of Greater Manchester development strategy puts environment and climate front and centre of 2040 vision

clock 08 January 2019 • 8 min read

Politics

Why new Metro Mayors should prioritise the environment alongside economic progress

Green Alliance's Faye Scott argues the new Metro Mayors could open up a fresh front in the drive to deliver a greener economy

clock 22 May 2017 • 5 min read
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