Carbon Co-op is a community-based initiative with an aim of bringing people and communities together to reduce Manchester’s household carbon emissions. With the co-op about to launch they’re looking for members and wider support for their participation in a nationwide energy competition. Jonathan Atkinson introduces the co-op…
For the second time in the space of a month protestors have been arrested while taking part in demonstrations called by the anti-cuts campaign group UKuncut Manchester.
The eviction of a disabled asylum seeker, Manjeet Kaur, was halted earlier today when protestors picketed her house in Trafford. Private letting company Happy Homes UK Ltd is attempting to remove the wheelchair user due to the termination of her housing support by the UK Border Agency (UKBA).
As spontaneous protests against the political and economic system spread across Spain, the Spanish community in Manchester have begun holding regular rallies in Piccadilly Gardens and are calling on all those opposing the cuts to join them.
A new community project, run as a worker’s co-operative, is setting up shop in Platt Field’s Park. Pedal MCR are hoping to provide the materials and expertise needed to help local people learn new skills and gain confidence through cycling.
Councillors have referred the future of Manchester Advice for overview and scrutiny following the presentation of 4,000 signatures from six petitions protesting against the free legal advice service’s closure at the council’s full meeting on Wednesday 18 May.
Hulme community station Redbricks Radio launched itself with a streamed broadcast from the Salutation Pub last Saturday. A Mule was in tow – catch it here.
