Yearly Archives: 2014

Sponsor pollution monitoring in Trafford

Posted on August 29, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

from the Breathe Clean Air Group. WE NEED YOUR HELP As you already know, the Breathe Clean Air Group is undertaking a programme of AIR POLLUTION MONITORING in Davyhulme and Urmston. The purpose is to see how bad air pollution … Continue reading →

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Environmental Dashboards + #Manchester Strategy = I heart Richard Leese

Posted on August 29, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

You can now film Council meetings (1). At Finance Scrutiny (one of the 6 committees that attempts to hold the bosses’ feet to the fire) the Leader of the Council, Richard Leese, spoke briefly about the Manchester Strategy 2015-2024. This … Continue reading →

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#Manchester councillors scrutinise #climate “progress” – video

Posted on August 28, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There were three key questions. They didn’t get answered, but nonetheless, there is scope for optimism about the way Manchester’s councillors look at the performance of the council. The Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee, which looks at many other things as well … Continue reading →

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#Manchester People’s Environmental Scrutiny – meeting report, video, next steps

Posted on August 27, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A meeting where you leave with more energy than you went in? Really? Is such a thing possible? Well, with luck, willpower and preparation, maybe. Last night, 16 people (1) gathered to share skills, ideas and donate their brainpower. In … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “Nanas at #Manchester High Court” Thurs 28th August

Posted on August 27, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly
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“Logging on was difficult” says councillor, re: Carbon Literacy #Manchester

Posted on August 27, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

It kicked off yesterday, in Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee, as much as it ever does. Multiple councillors expressed vocal and repeated frustration with the difficulties they are experiencing in signing up for the much vaunted “carbon literacy” training.  Among others, the … Continue reading →

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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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