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Was print format from 2012 to 13. Now web only. All things climate and resilience in (Greater) Manchester.

That “Stakeholder” “Conference” – another attendee’s report #Manchester #climate #acertainfuture

Posted on March 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly reporter Laurence Menhinick attended the recent “conference”, and has this to say. See here for the first account we published) Here is a quick roundup using the new five themes from the NESS1 themes: Some changes: First, it was … Continue reading →

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Beacons: short stories and #climate. Launched in #Manchester on Thurs 7th March.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly talks to local writer Gregory Norminton about a new collection of short stories which is being launched on Thursday 7th March at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation, in Manchester. Please see disclaimer! What is Beacons? Six years in the … Continue reading →

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That “Stakeholder” “Conference” – first report #manchester #climate #acertainfuture #acretinfuture

Posted on March 5, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There was a casual air about the event. Steve Connor said we were looking at ‘How to deliver the Plan’, but no one did, really. It was more a question – yes, you’ve guessed – of rallying speeches and over-burdened … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “No Dash for … Activists” Weds 6th march Nexus Art Cafe #manchester #climate #democracy

Posted on March 4, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly #15 is at the printers, but not – yet – on the website.  Sorry for the delay, and it will be up today (of all days…) !  [See next post!] Meanwhile, this. (Nexus Art Cafe is on Dale Street, … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #climate Stakeholder Steering Group: those unanswered questions again. #acertainfuture #acretinfuture

Posted on March 4, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Sigh.  Very basic questions about democracy and accountability have still not been answered. And we have been told that asking these questions is “really unhelpful” and that expecting people to keep promises they make about holding elections is to have … Continue reading →

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#Climate change a conspiracy? Denialists in denial about being denialists! #facepalmpolarbear #recursivefury

Posted on March 3, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The text for this image is from here. Is it just me or does “Recursive Fury” sound like the Jean Claude van Damme movie that Jack Derrida never got to direct? I’m undecided…

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MCFly editors apologise to Steering Group and its entourage #Manchester #climate #acertainfuture

Posted on March 2, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We were wrong. So, so wrong. We now understand that promising elections and then not holding them is a brilliant way of increasing credibility and trust with stakeholders. Anyone who thinks otherwise clearly has standards that are too exacting. When … Continue reading →

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Greater #Manchester #climate communications; LIP service, or the real deal? Time will tell. #AGMA

Posted on March 2, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

What’s a “PLATFORM”? It’s a new solve-all-your-problems climate communications portal, coming soon(ish) to an internet browser near you. Maybe. It was first alluded to in a blog post about the Steering Group’s February 2013 meeting (1) Now the details can … Continue reading →

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Clasp this to your hearts – #climate briefings for local politicians. Please fwd to any you know!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From here New Briefings for Elected Members CLASP has just launched a new set of briefing leaflets to help elected members of Local Authorities and other partner organisations to make informed decisions on, and respond to the opportunities of the … Continue reading →

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#Manchester City Council Scrutiny Committees – nowt on #climate, but hold the date for May 22nd – Kevin Anderson pencilled in…

Posted on February 28, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s some basic democracy information; There are six scrutiny committees on Manchester City Council. Each is made up of 12 to 18 or so elected councillors each, and are there to “keep tabs” on what the Council – and other … Continue reading →

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