Yearly Archives: 2014

#Manchester Council promises to switch 5% of taxi journeys… Then doesn’t collect the info!! Where are the promised 1/4ly progress reports?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July 2013 the Environmental Strategy team (bureaucrats employed by Manchester Town Hall) promised councillors (and the public) that the Council would, on its internal activity, “Switch 5% of taxi journeys to City Car Club” And what did they achieve? … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council promises a “Manchester Standard” for parks. Doesn’t deliver. Where are the promised 1/4ly progress reports?

Posted on November 12, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July 2013 the Environmental Strategy team (bureaucrats employed by Manchester Town Hall) promised councillors (and the public) that it would produce “A Manchester Standard for city parks and green spaces.” And what did they achieve? “We do not have … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council promises to increase staff cycling by 12%… Then doesn’t collect the info!! Where are the promised 1/4ly progress reports?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July 2013 the Environmental Strategy team (bureaucrats employed by Manchester Town Hall) promised councillors (and the public) that Further increase staff cycling levels to 12% of journeys.” And what did they achieve? “We do not hold this information” How … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council does 6 energy audits. But NO business cases to follow-up. Where are the promised 1/4ly progress reports?

Posted on November 10, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July 2013 the Environmental Strategy team (bureaucrats employed by Manchester Town Hall) promised councillors (and the public) that Energy audits will be concluded on three of the top 25 energy consuming operational buildings, and analysed with a view to … Continue reading →

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Video: On climate change – causes, impacts for Manchester& increasing your political footprint

Posted on November 9, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The brilliant ReelMcr folks interviewed me a couple of weeks ago at the Moss Side Community Allotment. Here’s the video. Comments welcome! And here is brilliantly useful feedback from one person – When discussing effects like droughts affecting grain crops … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council promises to study Aquatic Centre lighting… then doesn’t. Where are the promised 1/4ly progress reports?

Posted on November 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July 2013 the Environmental Strategy team (bureaucrats employed by Manchester Town Hall) promised councillors (and the public) that “Leisure estate (39% of building emissions) will deliver savings through the Manchester Sport and Leisure Trust (MS&LT) and Serco partners. The … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council promises refeshed Sustainable Procurement Policy. Delivered it? No. Where are the promised 1/4ly progress reports?

Posted on November 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July 2013 the Environmental Strategy team (bureaucrats employed by Manchester Town Hall) promised councillors (and the public) that “This year will see the finalisation of the Council’s refreshed Sustainable Procurement Policy that reflects the approach of working with suppliers … Continue reading →

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Manchester “Carbon Capital Heritage Tour” this Sunday, 9th November

Posted on November 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester World Development Movement offer a tour meeting outside the Bridgewater Hall on Sun 9th November at 13.30 and going for a walk considering Manchester’s social, spiritual, economic, radical history with special ref. to bankrolling carbon (past and present) and … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council promises 4 voltage-optimised buildings. Delivers… 0. Where are the promised 1/4ly progress reports?

Posted on November 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July 2013 the Environmental Strategy team (bureaucrats employed by Manchester Town Hall) promised councillors (and the public) that “Voltage optimizers will be installed in 4 buildings (subject to financial approvals), following preparatory work last year; these will save 234 … Continue reading →

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What is a low carbon culture? – Great reply already!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The People’s Environmental Scrutiny Team (PEST) is asking people “what is a low carbon culture?”  It is putting together a report, to be launched on Monday 17th November at the Friends Meeting House (7pm).  Here’s one of the first replies, … Continue reading →

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