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Er, if you want better consultations, perhaps consult the consultees? #Manchester
Manchester City Council has set up a new group of officers to look at improving consultations. So far, they have … no plans to ask citizens on the receiving end of consultations what they think. That’s the way things are … Continue reading
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BREAKING: Target review for #Manchester WILL take place, albeit late…
In July 2019 Manchester City Council unanimously voted to declare a climate emergency. The original motion committed the Council to “Continue working with partners across Manchester and GMCA to deliver the 2038 target, and determine if an earlier target can … Continue reading
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Upcoming Friday: Inspirational Australian … film, this Friday, #Manchester
From Greenpeace- Calling all families, eco-warriors & documentary lovers: what would the future look like if we simply embraced the best that exists today? 2040 is an Australian documentary that takes a solutions-based approach to how we can, using the technology … Continue reading
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Breaking: Zero carbon date for #Manchester to be discussed. Transparently and openly? Well, it depends on your definition…
The Executive of Manchester City Council WILL receive a ‘zero carbon by when?’ report this year. Speaking today at the City Council’s Neighbourhoods and Environment Scrutiny Committee (1), Councillor Annette Wright (2) stated “I’ve confirmed with the Leader [Richard Leese] … Continue reading
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An open letter to Richard Leese: Are you okay, hun?
A so-called academic alerted me to your blogpost, and said “‘seems like his writing directly to you :-)” Others have commented on how brittle and defensive it is. Richard, I’m worried about you. This is the kind of fact-free spittle-flecked … Continue reading
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Weds 9th Oct: Will Trafford Council divest £36m from Fossil Fuels companies? @traffordgreens
This below from the Trafford Green Party – We’ve discovered that Trafford Council has over £36million of your money invested in BP, Shell, British Gas and other fossil fuel giants! We believe this money should be invested in green solutions, instead of … Continue reading
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Job Alert: People Powered Retrofit: Adviser/Service Manager Deadline 10 Sept
Job Title: People Powered Retrofit: Adviser/Service Manager Deadline: midday, Tuesday 10th September 2019 Time: 0.8 – 1 FTE (Flexible) Location: Manchester, UK FTE: £28,428 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 months fixed term contract (with possibility of extension) Status: Payroll/PAYE How … Continue reading
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