Category Archives: Democratic deficit

Lack of transparency, honesty, trust etc.

Musical chairs at the Steering Group #Manchester #Climate #acretinfuture

Posted on March 27, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We here at MCFly will be submitting our CV (asking for job-share). Why not have a bash at it yourselves… Could you Chair Our Certain Future? The Steering Group for Manchester: A Certain Future is a group of voluntary stakeholders … Continue reading →

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Event Report: “Green Economy, Green Jobs” March 15th #Manchester #climate #makingenemiesforfunandprofit

Posted on March 21, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Attention Conservation Notice: Two speakers take up LOTS of time and space in order to say, well, not very much at all. And this is how we are going to build a movement to challenge our species’ suicidal impulses?? Please … Continue reading →

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Steering Group Elections; Statement versus official minutes #Manchester #climate

Posted on March 20, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A public commitment was made to hold elections to the “Stakeholder” Steering Group on climate change, all the way back in March 2012.  Details were going to be released in November 2012, so elections could be held at the March … Continue reading →

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Stop Kidding – Adopt (A Council Scrutiny Committee)

Posted on March 19, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Malnourished and neglected, at risk of a complete loss of their status and usefulness. This poor beast gets minimal sunlight from the MEN and others. YOU can help. With just one hour per month, you can help put this lumbering … Continue reading →

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Off-topic: Of Hugo Chavez, sky-scrapers and #polarbearfacepalm #manchester #climate

Posted on March 9, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Of course, climate change doesn’t demand that we rethink our goals at all. Building enormous skyscrapers and vanity projects and pouring money into airports is the way forward. Looking after the health and education of poor people? Boooooring. Meanwhile, in … Continue reading →

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PMT # 10: Please publicise new #Manchester #climate Monthly, and critique it

Posted on March 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The new MCFly came out on Monday. https://manchesterclimatemonthly.net/2013/03/04/manchester-climate-monthly-15-march-2013-out-now-mcc/ Paper copies will be available from this afternoon at Lush on Market St, and by asking the editors when you see ’em. 1) Please facebook/tweet/add to your group’s next email bulletin etc. … 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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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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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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