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Category Archives: Manchester City Council
#Manchester City Council Consultation report – extra questions…. #scrutiny
This Thursday, the Finance Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council will discuss a report about the Council’s “consultations”. The report, which was asked for by councillors, looks at three questions An explanation of the different consultation models in operation across … Continue reading
Posted in Democratic deficit, Manchester City Council
Tagged Finance Scrutiny Committee
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Video: #Manchester City Council finance #scrutiny committee #consultation
Ahead of this Thursday morning’s Finance Scrutiny Committee meeting at which the quality of Manchester City Council’s “consultations” will be discussed, we offer you this incredibly slick and professional video for your viewing pleasure and edification… Marc Hudson
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Steering Group to hold elections!!!! Leaked documents spills the beans… #Manchester #climate #acretinfuture
So, we got hold of this below, an email sent to various worthies by Manchester City Council. We’ve high-lighted the relevant bit. Polish your CVs folks, those long-promised (and then disavowed/denied) elections may only be weeks (or months, or years) … Continue reading
Upcoming Event: #Manchester City Council to discuss its consultations!! Thurs 20 June, 10am #scrutiny
Many people have opinions about the quality of Manchester City Council’s “consultations.” Some of those opinions are printable. Next Thursday, 20th June, those people will be able to come and see how a group of 12 Manchester City Councillors do … Continue reading
Posted in Democratic deficit, Manchester City Council, Upcoming Events
Tagged Finance Scrutiny Committee
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#MOSI on down; #Manchester and #climate “reckless disregard for our future for short-term gain” #mcc #acretinfuture
For those of you not lucky enough to buy the Manchester Evening News every day; there’s been a campaign by them about a possible threat to close the Museum of Science and Industry. Is it pre-next-round-of-cuts brinkmanship? Is it an … Continue reading
Posted in Adaptation, Aviation, Climate Change Action Plan, Manchester Airport, Manchester City Council
Tagged Brian Cox, MOSI
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Steering Group farce somehow becomes more farcical #Manchester #climate #acretinfuture
Just when you think the Steering Group can’t become any more farcical, comes this; The application process for a new chair had to be extended because NO-ONE besides MCFly applied. And the panel that selected the new chair, of a … Continue reading
Very cross post: Of Mervyn King, the Co-op and the City Council’s Airport follies
From Patrick Sudlow’s website My thoughts on the MENs’ Business Week 23rd May In the Manchester Evening News‘ Greater Manchester Business Week 23rd., May, I thought the layout of page 5, ironic. In the centre of the page, there is an … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, GM Climate Strategy, Manchester Airport, Manchester City Council
Tagged Patrick Sudlow
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#Manchester City Council faces closure threat in cuts crisis
The top political distraction in Manchester could be shut down in a new cuts crisis. Manchester City Council may close under plans being considered by the National Coalition Government. The Albert Square archive , known for the extreme age of … Continue reading
Posted in humour, Manchester City Council
Tagged #toryscum, Pat Karney, Richard Leese, this stuff writes itself
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Video: Professor Kevin Anderson talks to #Manchester Economy Scrutiny Committee #climate #mcc
The Economy Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council yesterday heard from Professor Kevin Anderson about climate change and its impacts. His presentation was followed by a vigorous question and answer session. The meeting, which was attended by over 20 members … Continue reading
Posted in Manchester City Council, youtubes
Tagged Economy Scrutiny Committee, Kevin Anderson
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