Tag Archives: Economy

Newsflash: #Manchester Economy Scrutiny Committee in “best ever” shocker

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Manchester’s future – and the world’s – was discussed by a packed room of councillors, officers and members of the public this morning at Manchester Town Hall.  The Economy Scrutiny Committee (see youtube here) was joined by upwards of 20 … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Council to release report on Steady-State Economics

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

First the good news; Manchester City Council has committed itself to producing a report on Steady State Economics.  This follows an open letter to its Economy Scrutiny committee [see membership here]. last November. That letter was signed by co-ordinators of … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: Council and campaigners to investigate steady state economy

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Steady-state economics will get a closer examination, in a significant and brave move announced today by Manchester City Council’s “Employment, Economy and Skills” oversight and scrutiny committee. This follows a brief report on the topic to the committee last month. … Continue reading →

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