GREATER Manchester Police staff have received an award from the National Energy Foundation for the dedication and commitment they have shown to energy efficiency.

An evaluation of GMP's performance has shown that measures such as efficient lighting, better heating control, draught proofing and cavity wall insulation, have brought about a 15 per cent drop in energy use since 1997.

GMP's Energy Manager and his team have been trying to save energy over the past five years, to ensure that GMP plays its part in helping to combat global climate change.