Monthly Archives: August 2014

Tonight: “People’s Environmental Scrutiny Committee” – for a greener #Manchester

Posted on August 26, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Want to get better at social media, research, video-making and a host of other skills? Want to meet other people who are trying to make Manchester a greener, fairer place? The People’s Environmental Scrutiny Committee meets tonight, Tuesday 26th August … Continue reading →

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Climate change and (none of) that jazz: #Manchester City Council and its “climate” goals

Posted on August 25, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council is dishing out scarce money and payments-in-kind to cultural events, while making no binding commitments that the events acknowledge the “Manchester Climate Change Action Plan.” A Freedom of Information Act request has revealed that the Council gave … Continue reading →

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Skills for a better #Manchester – People’s Environmental Scrutiny Committee

Posted on August 24, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hello! The People’s Environmental Scrutiny Committee is all 95% about the skills you have and the skills you want. The poll below is to find out about what skills you have and what you want. It is FINE to be … Continue reading →

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Incredible Edible #Prestwich looking for new volunteers #Manchester

Posted on August 24, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Two important volunteering opportunities available for Indredible Edible Prestwich and district, see Feeding Manchester website http://www.feedingmanchester.org.uk/volunteering for more information. IEPAD Chair Role summary: You will chair monthly meetings of the organising committee of an ‘Incredible Edible’ group in Prestwich, consolidate its … Continue reading →

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Friends of the Earth action – Ask your MP to say ‘No’ to higher evening fares in Greater #Manchester

Posted on August 23, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From the Friends of the Earth site; Earlier in August, Northern Rail made the surprise announcement that they are planning to introduce higher peak fares for the evening rush hour. From 8th September, passengers either leaving or entering most of … Continue reading →

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Report One: The Case for an Environmental Scrutiny Committee for #Manchester

Posted on August 22, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester is getting a much-needed People’s Environmental Scrutiny Committee.  The first meeting is next week, on Tuesday 26th August, from 7pm at the Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St.  (If you can’t come, please see the jobs list.)  The second … Continue reading →

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#Manchester “carbon literate” councillors up 50%! From 6 to 9… out of 96… #notbothering

Posted on August 22, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council is struggling with even the smallest climate-related tasks. In May 2013 the  Economy Scrutiny Committee recommended that “all councillors carry out the carbon literacy training in the next twelve months.” Eight months later (by which time 60+ … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Scrutiny Week August 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council could put all its upcoming scrutiny agendas on one web page. But that would be far too open and democratic… If you know anyone who might be interested in one of the topics under discussion, please forward … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council #climate boss promises quarterly progress reports. Doesn’t deliver.

Posted on August 21, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In February, Kate Chappell, the politician in charge of climate change for Manchester, announced quarterly progress reports would be prepared and released. Six months later, no reports. And the first progress report will be – if officers get their way … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council to spend up to £30k on Green Strategy that in-house bureaucrats were supposed to do.

Posted on August 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council’s environmental strategy team has invited outsiders to write its Green Infrastructure Strategy. It is looking for a “suitably qualified consultant with relevant experience to undertake the production of a Manchester Green Infrastructure Strategy and Action Plan.” The … Continue reading →

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