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Photograph by kind permission of Jonathan Nicholson

Manchester: A Certain Future, 2nd Annual General Meeting and MACF Annual Report 2015

In Energy, Living and Society on 09.07.2015
Contributed by Lisa Lingard

On Tuesday 7th July, around 200 people gathered at Manchester Town Hall for the second annual general meeting of the Manchester: A Certain Future Steering Group.

'Manchester Town Hall' by Steve Parkinson

An open letter to Tony Lloyd, Interim Mayor of Greater Manchester

In Economy, Living and Society on 09.07.2015
Contributed by Mark Burton

In this open letter, Steady State Manchester’s Mark Burton invites Tony Lloyd, the newly appointed interim Mayor of Greater Manchester, to take steps to redress the democratic deficit in the devolution deal.

An immersive promenade through Ordsall’s history

In Culture, Living and Society on 01.07.2015
Contributed by Clare Wiley

A new University of Salford initiative supports creative projects that benefit the local community. Clare Wiley reports.

Levenshulme Inspire: Inspiring People and Unlocking their Potential

In Buildings, Culture, Living and Society on 30.06.2015
Contributed by Alex Wharton

Inspire CIC talk to Morag Rose of Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations (GMCVO) about inspiring Levenshulme and unlocking its potential.

Manchester Film Co-op screening at Manchester Museum

Manchester Film Co-op - an antidote to Weapons of Mass Distraction

In Culture, Living and Society on 24.06.2015
Contributed by Laura Ager

Sarah Redman and Laura Ager reflect on the Manchester Film Co-op and the importance of providing inclusive spaces to watch, think and talk.

Image by Sue Langford of cat on blue wall

Green down your street: planning eco-neighbourhoods

In Energy, Housing, Living and Society on 19.06.2015
Contributed by Steve Connor

A series of workshops have been held to get pro-active plans off the ground for ‘eco neighbourhoods’ across Manchester.

The Mosses Community Association: Managing The Community’s Centre

In Culture, Living and Society on 12.06.2015
Contributed by Alex Wharton

Peter Firth of The Mosses Community Association chats to Alex Wharton about building an association for the local community in a centre that wasn’t built to last.

Waterway Magic: The Canal & River Trust casts a spell

In Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 28.05.2015
Contributed by Lynn Pegler

Lynn Pegler explores the resurgence of the great British canal and the importance of maintaining its beauty and heritage.

Award-winning policy framework in Greater Manchester

In Economy and Living on 26.05.2015
Contributed by Peter Schofield

As Greater Manchester faces the ongoing challenge of austerity measures – the combined authorities are proving they are stronger together - with an award winning procurement framework.

Greater Manchester celebrates World Naked Gardening Day

In Food, Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 01.05.2015
Contributed by Grace Fleming

World Naked Gardening Day sees staff and customers at Hulme Community Garden Centre get into the spirit!

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