Tag Archives: Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Pension Fund: an obstacle to action on climate change?

Posted on 9 November, 2017 by

A new report “Fuelling the Fire” shows that UK council pension funds are still investing billions (£16 Billion in fact) in fossil fuel companies. The sums invested have increased, although this is more a result of stock value and currency … Continue reading →

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What’s gender go to do with the viable economy?

Posted on 2 August, 2017 by

A small, thoughtful group met in Manchester City Centre to consider some of the key features of Steady State Manchester’s flagship policy proposals, the Viable Economy on a sunny summer’s night. We talked about the gender implications of the different … Continue reading →

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Policies, policies, but are they any good?

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by

Earlier this year we published our paper: Policies for the City Region. How does what we are proposing differ from what others are saying? Where do we agree with others proposing alternative approaches to the ones that have dominated our … Continue reading →

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Policies for the City Region, the last installment: Community.

Posted on 8 July, 2017 by

Here is the final piece in our serialisation of our policy suite: Policies for the City Region. Our argument here is simple: a viable economy requires a lively and resilient community.  The State and local State can and must create … Continue reading →

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Policies for the City Region – serialised: Part 8, Jobs and Income.

Posted on 21 June, 2017 by

We continue the serialisation of our report, Policies for the City Region. In this installment we focus on jobs and income, again suggesting ways in which we, in our region, can improve the availability, range and quality of jobs and … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about the elections

Posted on 9 June, 2017 by

Let’s talk about the elections! Wednesday 14th June 6.30-8pm Lounge at Manchester Methodist Hall Central Buildings, Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JQ We’ve now had both the Greater Manchester Mayoral election and the General Election. Together these define a new context … Continue reading →

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Unpacking how community business could make Greater Manchester’s economy more viable

Posted on 29 May, 2017 by

May’s Café Conversation was held on 17.5.17 at Methodist Hall, Manchester. 15 people took part in a highly engaged, enthusiastic, structured discussion as part of Steady State Manchester (SSM) working on its journey on how to practically envision a shift … Continue reading →

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Policies for the City Region – serialised: Part 5, Anchor Institutions

Posted on 15 May, 2017 by

We continue the serialisation of our report, Policies for the City Region. In this short installment we explore the idea of “Anchor Institutions” as key actors and resources in moving towards a viable Regional society and economy.  And there’s plenty … Continue reading →

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