Frequent Flyer Levy
Interesting report from Possible, addressing the issue of greenhouse gases relating to flying. The key findings are : to reach the...
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SHC
- Nov 2
- 1 min
How To Cycle In The Rain and Dark
Timely advice from SusTrans on looking after your bike and keeping yourself dry.
SHC
- Oct 20
- 1 min
Engine Idling
An interesting read from Compare The Market explaining why and how we should try to avoid engine idling. Engine Idling - Its Impact & The...
SHC
- Oct 19
- 1 min
Local Cycling and Walking Plan
Market Harborough Residents have until 24th October to have their say on the proposed Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan...
SHC
- Oct 8
- 4 min
Update from Harborough Transport Action
Our latest news – September 2023 PROGRESS WITH THE LOCAL CYCLING & WALKING INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN (LCWIP) FOR MARKET HARBOROUGH A meeting...
SHC
- Sep 12
- 1 min
Fancy Staring up a 'Bike Bus'?
A bike bus is a group of people who ride to school together every Friday. It's a fun way to make the benefits of cycling a regular part...
SHC
- Aug 30
- 1 min
Top Tips for Holidaying at Home
Even though it is September, there is still time to take days out and weekends away. And as when we are at home, we can all make...
SHC
- Aug 23
- 1 min
Can you reach net zero by 2050?
Think you can do a better job than the politicians? Find out by having a go at The Climate Game, an on-line game created by The Financial...
SHC
- Aug 18
- 1 min
LCC Active Travel Forum
Leicestershire County Council (LCC) are working with Active Travel England to better connect with our communities and stakeholders in...
SHC
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Sustainable Growth Summit
East Midlands Chamber of Commerce are running a Sustainable Growth Summit, on 20th September in Derby. The summit is aiming to unlock the...
SHC
- Jul 18
- 1 min
Jetting Away With It
The charity Possible, that brings people together to help tackle climate change, has just produced a report on private jet flights from...
SHC
- Jul 12
- 5 min
Green Tourism - how to travel sustainably
A timely article produced by Triodos Bank With the flight-free movement gaining traction, sleeper trains gathering speed, and...
SHC
- Jul 10
- 3 min
To Offset or Not To Offset?
A useful article about this tricky topic from Carbon Savvy Offsetting is controversial - but if we don’t offset will we lose the baby...
SHC
- Jan 18
- 1 min
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a petrol car?
The cost of living is shooting up, and we’re all feeling the pinch when it comes to our ever-increasing monthly bills. Electricity prices...
David R
- Aug 6, 2022
- 4 min
Minimising the Impact of Flying
Have you ever thought about the greenhouse gas emissions we cause by flying? There are increasing concerns about the impact of the...
judy4959
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
Air Pollution - Do Your Bit
Where does air pollution come from? Did you know that there is one car for every two people in the UK? And that 80% of roadside nitrogen...
Mark Baverstock
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
BREEZE RIDES - GETTING MORE WOMEN CYCLING
Breeze rides have arrived in Market Harborough - hooray! Breeze Rides are women only rides, supported by British Cycling and designed to...
Mark Baverstock
- Feb 20, 2022
- 2 min
TRAVEL BROADENS THE MIND – NEW IDEAS FROM LONDON
A blog from the TRANSPORT ACTION GROUP Last time I went to Everards Meadows in Leicester and came back full of new ideas, this time I’ve...
Mark Baverstock
- Feb 13, 2022
- 2 min
Changes To The Highway Code
Encouraging walking and cycling in urban and rural areas - A blog from the TRANSPORT ACTION GROUP The Department Of Transport has...
judy4959
- Feb 6, 2022
- 1 min
Electric Vehicle Training for Small Businesses and Self Employed
15 March – Leicester If you run a small business, or are self-employed, and are thinking about getting an electric vehicle or van, this...
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