Yearly Archives: 2014

Reports for the People’s Environmental Scrutiny Committee – the how/why/what #Manchester ideas

Posted on September 8, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The next meeting of the People’s Environmental Scrutiny Committee is on Monday 22nd September, from 7pm at the Moss Side Community Allotment, cnr Bowes St and Caythorpe St. Here’s an account of the first meeting (if anyone who was at … Continue reading →

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“Campaign Lab 3” – applications open for (national) activist training

Posted on September 7, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Applications open for Campaign Lab 3 September 2, 2014 // By: Daniel Vockins   Calling all campaigners: applications for round three of the groundbreaking Campaign Lab programme open today. If you’re an economic, environmental or social justice activist fighting to … Continue reading →

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Video: “Let’s Do It UK” clean up day, Sat 13th September

Posted on September 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

All contact details you need are http://www.letsdoituk.net Twitter @wywhuk Facebook /wishyouwerehereantilitter

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Upcoming Event: “An Evening of Entertainment” – fundraiser Sat 20th Sept for #Manchester eco-groups

Posted on September 2, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly
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Video: What’s happening in September in #Manchester, environment-wise

Posted on September 2, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Every month a different person (people?) doing this. Interested in learning the skills involved (public speaking, video-making etc), please get in touch – environmentalscrutiny@gmail.com This is more or less what I said – The People’s Environmental Scrutiny Committee exists for … Continue reading →

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VICTORY: Council to come clean about Clean and “Green” City Fund #Manchester

Posted on September 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council will finally reveal how they have been spending the  £14.5m “Clean City” Fund. The scheme was set up last year to disperse an unexpected Manchester Airports Group dividend. The Council’s Finance Scrutiny Committee has been successfully lobbied, … Continue reading →

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Master of all they survey – #Manchester #climate questions unasked…

Posted on August 31, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Don’t know if you’ve had the “satisfaction” survey from t’Council? http://www.enventure.co.uk/Manchestersummerautumn2014/mccresidentperceptionsurveyspring2014.htm There was even a bit on climate change. Which is progress, of a sort. But of course, even though they claim they are trying to “engage all individuals, neighbourhoods … Continue reading →

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What does the word “community” mean? Applying the same scepticism that MCFly uses for t’Council in #Manchester

Posted on August 30, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The “MossGardens” people have put out a glossy flyer which you can see to your right. After months during which not much appears to have happened at the site, (the far end of the old Stagecoach bus depot), they are … Continue reading →

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How many leaf-blowers does #Manchester Council have? #answerisblowinginthewind

Posted on August 30, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

[Update 22nd September 2014. We have answers.] Dear Councillor Battle, this morning while walking around Alexandra Park I noticed a workman with a loud leafblower, clearing leaves away from the tennis courts’ fence. Presumably this is in preparation for the … Continue reading →

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Good news from #Manchester Town Hall. (not #climate, but Living Wage)

Posted on August 29, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council wants to throw its weight around for the greater good – in the form of a Living Wage. Following a resolution by the Council in March to “introduce a Living Wage for all of the Council’s directly … Continue reading →

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