Economy

Investment Case: Wythenshawe

In Economy, Education and Society on 22.09.2014
Contributed by Rachel Whelan

Companies from all across Manchester gathered in Wythenshawe last Friday to find out how business can benefit from the vast improvements that have taken place in the area after years of investment in educational facilities, health, transport and employment skills.

Q&A: Neil McInroy, Centre for Local Economic Strategies

In Economy, Living and Society on 19.09.2014
Contributed by Clare Wiley

The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) is a national independent think tank and charity based in Manchester. Clare Wiley meets CEO Neil McInroy to discuss poverty, social justice and sustainability

Pedalling into prosperity: the economics of cycling

In Economy, Living and Transport on 18.09.2014
Contributed by Steve Connor

Steve Connor reports on the social and economic benefits we can expect from increased levels of cycling across Greater Manchester and why it makes economic sense to invest in cycling infrastructure.

Stockport 2506_ by Flickr user Brian Rogers

Q&A: Eamonn Boylan, GM Low Carbon Hub

In Economy, Energy and Society on 18.09.2014
Contributed by Clare Wiley

Stockport Council's chief executive and lead chief executive for the Greater Manchester Low Carbon Hub, Eamonn Boylan, tells Clare Wiley how the GMLCH is working towards a carbon reduction target of 48% in Greater Manchester by 2020.

Manchester worker bee by Flickr user Joachim Baran

Trapped in techno-scientism; is this hindering our becoming an eco-city?

In Economy, Green & blue spaces and Nature on 17.09.2014
Contributed by Nadine Andrews

Nadine Andrews explores Manchester's ability to transform into an eco-city, by beginning at the beginning, with life.

Q&A: Cllr Sue Derbyshire, GM Low Carbon Hub

In Economy, Energy and Society on 11.09.2014
Contributed by Clare Wiley

Part of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities, the Greater Manchester Low Carbon Hub leads the region's low carbon agenda. Cllr Sue Derbyshire, leader of Stockport Council and new chair of GMLCH, gives Clare Wiley an overview of the hub's goals.