Tag Archives: Trafford

Davyhulme Incinerator “on hold”

Posted on February 16, 2015 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From press release: The Breathe Clean Air Group is delighted to hear that plans for constructing the Davyhulme Incinerator are on hold. “This is very encouraging news”, said Pete Kilvert, Chairman of the group “and we wish to place on record our … Continue reading →

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“Ministers blitzed on biomass” (Press Release from #Trafford Breathe Clean Air Group)

Posted on August 19, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Press release*: Over 500 letters have been sent to Government Ministers and Agency Chairman in the Breathe Clean Air Group’s summer campaign of protest about Biomass burning and the Barton Renewable Energy Plant in Davyhulme, Greater Manchester. “Our campaign has … Continue reading →

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#Trafford Council Extraordinary Meeting Weds June 19th #StopBREP

Posted on June 14, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING DETAILS CONFIRMED WEDNESDAY 19TH JUNE 2013 TRAFFORD TOWN HALL, TALBOT ROAD, STRETFORD, M32 0TH PUBLIC SESSION: 6PM – 7PM FULL COUNCIL MEETING: 7PM – 8PM Members of the Public will be allowed to speak during the Public … Continue reading →

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#Trafford campaigners challenge Environment Agency – Environment Agency responds.

Posted on March 13, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We got this press release below from BCAG.  We asked the Environment Agency for a comment and they got back to us very swiftly indeed.  That response is below the BCAG one. BCAG Press release Trafford-based Breathe Clean Air Group … Continue reading →

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#Trafford energy plant – Public Inquiry over – outcome in new year…

Posted on November 28, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Below is the text of a press release circulated by the “Breathe Clean Air Group.” We at Manchester Climate Monthly would really have liked to have gone along to the Public Inquiry into the proposed incinerator. The clash between the … Continue reading →

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Press release: US expert slams proposed #Davyhulme incinerator, #Trafford

Posted on November 9, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Breathe Clean Air Group have sent us the following press release. (We interviewed Mason Corbishley of the group back in July.) US EXPERT SLAMS INCINERATOR. Leading biomass expert, Dr Mary Booth, a specialist in ecology and biochemistry from Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Trafford “Waste Ambassador” training on Saturday 6th October #afsl

Posted on September 29, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Action for Sustainable Living is currently recruiting for people from Trafford to attend free Waste Ambassador training on Saturday 6th October. There are 10 free places available for Trafford residents. “The training will be fun and interactive teaching how to … Continue reading →

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Campaign Update: Trafford’s “Breathe Clean Air Group”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July we ran an article entitled “Up in Smoke? Democracy, Trafford, and an incinerator…” It concerned residents’ campaign to stop the “Barton Renewable Energy Plant” from being built. Below is a press release from the Breathe Clean Air Group). … Continue reading →

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Up in Smoke? Democracy, Trafford, and an incinerator…

Posted on July 26, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Mason Corbishley of the Breathe the Clean Air Group answers questions about a proposed incinerator in Trafford. Briefly, what is the planned thing that you are objecting to? 



 Peel Energy has proposed to build a waste incinerator within 550 … Continue reading →

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Give me sunshine – solar power on a Trafford church

Posted on April 4, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Guardian Northerner blog has a story MCFly readers will find interesting. Judicial review signals green light for community solar project An innovative community enterprise in Old Trafford has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling last month over government plans to … Continue reading →

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