The aim of a dynamic, lottery funded project is to make it both physically and psychologically easier for people to engage with local food
… How we can make local food work for all Jennifer Smith | 27th December 2010 Comment Food And Farming Local Food Plunkett Foundation Making Local Food Work Lottery Fund communityshopw - …
ClientEarth lawyers have put 100 local authorities across England on notice over climate inaction.
… Local authorities 'on notice' Brendan Montague … ClientEarth lawyers have put 100 local authorities across England on notice … Lawyers from ClientEarth are putting 100 local authorities across England on notice, …
Local currencies ensure that money spent at local shops gets reinvested in the community and fosters community spirit and involvement. Learn all you need to know to get one started in your area...
… 10 steps to creating your own local currency Phil England | 8th June 2010 … Stroud Pound Time Banking Lets BerkShares 05local-money-images-0311.jpg The … equivalent of $2 mln in circulation and 12 local banks issuing the money Local currencies …
If you already have a low-impact lifestyle and want to step it up a level, turn your attention to your local council. Here's how to get the authorities in your area to act
… cuts: our step-by-step guide to greening your local council Phil England | 19th October 2010 Activism Climate Change And Energy Local Councils Birmingham Friends Of The Earth … it up a level, turn your attention to your local council. Here's how to get the …
Rio Tinto has finally admitted that its local operator QIT Minerals Madagascar has breached an environmental buffer zone at its Mandena site.
… Rio Tinto has finally admitted that its local operator QIT Minerals Madagascar has … Besaroy with the risk of toxic effects on local water sources. Accidents happen Rio … has identified elevated uranium levels in the local water as high as 50 times the World …
What can western countries learn from their less industrialised counterparts about returning woodlands and forests to productive, profitable, local control?
… and forests to productive, profitable, local control? Most post-colonial governments … through 'influence' (at the expense of local people). Revenues from forestry sales … may be remitted to central government while local people bear the burden of living next to …
A pioneering network has a toolkit for turning the nation's decrepit private spaces into public places
… How to reclaim the empty shops on your local high street Adam Oxford | 17th September … Activism Society How To Make A Difference Local Regeneration Community Arts Empty Shops … at slowly decaying vacant shop fronts on your local high street? Why not give the landlord a …
In an economic climate where village shops are closing, woodsman Ben Law has helped his village open a new shop with a difference
… shop in four months, to budget, entirely from local materials. A man of his craft The … across the country, it closed leaving local people with a 15 mile round trip to the … back and were keen that it should support local businesses and suppliers providing local …
With spring around the corner, why not take a walk around your local park or forest to get a closer look at - and photograph - local wildlife. Uploading pictures can win a school near you a green roof
… a green roof for your school by photographing local wildlife Matilda Lee | 9th March 2010 … the corner, why not take a walk around your local park or forest to get a closer look at - and photograph - local wildlife. Uploading pictures can win a …
The ReFILL station in Bude, Cornwall, is part of a growing national campaign to end the international disaster that is single use plastic pollution.
… Refilling station 'high water mark of local action' Brendan Montague | 14th February … being welcomed as the high water mark local action to tackle global environmental … water station was an idea that came from the local ReFILL movement, who have already had …
Private enterprise will increase the number of available allotment plots, but they will cost much more than their council subsidised cousins
… off waiting lists but we want to encourage local authorities to promote their allotment … published last year, the think tank, The New Local Government Network (TLGN), called on … landowners to donate unused holdings to their local community. It said it welcomed the moves …
A hypermarket victory in Hackney demonstrates how local groups can help protect community shops...
… Market Supermarket Tesco Bonnington Cafe Local Groups Vegetarian Vegan Food Grow Garden … victory in Hackney demonstrates how local groups can help protect community … groups really can make a difference to their local economies, and there is plenty of …
Localisation can lead to a sustainable and more fulfilling future for people and our planet.
… Community, connection and localism Helena Norberg-Hodge | 19th August … News Thought Leaders Community Connection Localism Politics And Economics Science & … Localisation can lead to a sustainable and … global marketplace, towards diversified local systems – will we be able to live in a …
Community enterprise offers a different model for business that restores both human and natural systems.
… to organisations or initiatives that are locally rooted, trade for the benefit of the … and are owned by or accountable to the local community, leading to broad community … and shops, and are supported by a range of local and national infrastructure …
Laura Laker discovers the joys of farmers' markets, the convenience of vegboxes, and the horror of plans for a nearby Tesco Metro that will threaten her local corner shop
… a nearby Tesco Metro that will threaten her local corner shop Flyers have started … for a Tesco Metro almost next door to my local corner shop. I went in search of the … when a supermarket moves in, communities lose local biodiversity, too, and whatever price …
Kate Hathway from the local communities charity Urban Forum says we should look to Europe for tips on successful community renewable energy projects
… Europe shows how local communities can make money from … energy projects Kate Hathway from the local communities charity Urban Forum says we … of hard work and countless leaps of faith by local councillors working in tandem with …
Proportional representation could enable us to solve our environmental, social, economic and educational emergencies together.
… - were backing the motion in Scarborough, locals outside a little village called … told one of the protestors was a local man in his 70s who’s just had a … wonder, a rare pristine chalk stream. Local government This week I joined protest …
Onshore wind sites being ignored because of threat of local resistance as analysis points to unfulfilled potential of community-driven projects
… a public willingness and desire to invest in local wind farm projects Onshore wind sites being ignored because of threat of local resistance as analysis points to … of a 'privileged' and politically active local opposition, suggests new analysis of …
Armed with just a good idea and big dose of enthusiasm you can transform a bleak area into a mini orchard. Plus, the best way to approach a station manager...
… Persuading your local station to plant fruit trees Laura Laker … a group in its early stages, focusing on local food production. The idea behind … Towns is that groups form to improve local sustainability, tackling issues such as …
Campaign groups including RSPB challenge decision not to allow environmental objections to a new coal-fired power station in North Ayrshire
… Locals 'unable' to oppose Scottish coal power … coal-fired power station in North Ayrshire Locals in North Ayrshire are powerless to … developments. It was also not advertised locally as required under EU law with campaign …
Pubs are closing everywhere, and in many cases there's a simple reason behind the shuttering of the local...
… Stop the big pubcos taxing our local pubs out of existence Dan Box | 7th June … a simple reason behind the shuttering of the local... In the past fortnight I have almost … year and has just started making lunches for local schools to make ends meet. In one …
Local governments in the US can play a huge role in sustainability. They can help the environment on a small-scale level as well as encourage sustainability among its citizens.
… How local governments can go green Emily Folk | … Leaders uhuevpnwgxzbvcl-800x450-nopad.jpg Local governments in the US can play a huge … for individuals or well-known brands — local governments can also participate in the …
Concerned about the state of your food? Here are some ways to tackle the problem at root - from community gardens to animal welfare
… | 29th June 2010 Activism Food And Farming Local Food Food Miles Gm Pesticides Food … interview with the director of Food Inc. Local and community food growing Capital … enterprise started by Julie Brown and run by local people and volunteers in Hackney, East …
Mourning the loss of your beloved local shop? With a little help from the Community Shops Network, you can set up and run your own shop and post office...
… Network Mourning the loss of your beloved local shop? With a little help from the … of the past few years - at least where local shops are concerned. More than 400 shops … to run them for the sake of the community. 'Local shops are there not just for people to …