by localisewm | Jun 6, 2019 | Economics, Economy, EU, Recycling, Sustainability
Here at LWM we advocate a more locally focused and sustainable approach to how we structure our society and economy, the ‘Circular Economy’ (read more about it as a theory here) is one of the many emerging models of economic activity that can help achieve this by...
by localisewm | May 9, 2019 | Energy, Environment, Green New Deal
Climate change is now a global emergency and we are running out of time in the battle to protect the earth’s ability to support life. Meanwhile the continued effects of austerity mean that millions are crying out for a better economic future with worthwhile jobs that...
by localisewm | May 9, 2019 | Economy, Local economies, Politics
As Uber lists on the stock exchange today with an estimated value of $100billion, perhaps it’s time we looked beyond our own immediate convenience and explore the bigger picture behind the corporate taxi apps, and other facilitators of the gig economy. Hands up, I’ve...
by localisewm | Apr 25, 2019 | Local economies, Localisation, Politics
Birmingham city council published a white paper Working with Neighbourhoods in January 2019. The paper recognises that there isn’t a single fit and that a bottom-up, flexible approach is necessary for success. This is something at the core of LWM’s mission...
by localisewm | Apr 11, 2019 | Economics, Economy, Local economies, Politics
So Birmingham was out in force this morning to celebrate the opening of ‘the world’s largest Primark’ store, ignoring Birmingham’s inferiority complex for a moment, let’s explore what so called ‘Fast’ fashion is, its real cost and why we should all really should think...
