by localisewm | Oct 21, 2019 | Co-operatives, Economics, Employee ownership, Localism, Social Enterprise, Urban
In 2008 a group of local institutions came together to facilitate an economic breakthrough in Cleveland, Ohio. They aimed to create a more sustainable, green economy in a post-industrial city that had experienced population decline and capital flight over several...
by localisewm | Sep 23, 2017 | City council, Economy, Employee ownership, Local economies, Local government, Localisation, Mutuals, Urban
Transport for London has decided not to give Uber a new license, though its app (Uber requires drivers and users to have a smartphone) will still be operational in London while Uber appeals against the decision. More information about its problems and bans in several...
by localisewm | Aug 21, 2017 | Economics, Employee ownership, Local economies, Social Enterprise
Press release for our inclusive economics & social care report with New economics Foundation – launched today Social care may be on the brink of crisis but the sector has the potential to become a driver of the West Midlands economy. A report for Localise...
by localisewm | Sep 26, 2016 | Co-operatives, Democracy, Devolution, Economics, Economy, Employee ownership, Energy, Environment, Government, Green New Deal, Housing, Local economies, Local government, Localisation, Low carbon, Mutuals, People power, Planning, Politics, Transition, Transport, Urban
Jeremy Corbyn has launched an environmental manifesto that outlines plans for the UK to achieve 65% of energy from renewable sources by 2030 – without fracking. Corbyn proposes to put cities, councils, devolved governments and communities at the heart of an efficient,...
by localisewm | Feb 19, 2016 | Devolution, Economy, Employee ownership, Employment, Import substitution, Local economies, Localisation, Manufacturing, People power, Transition, Urban
The observations of Julian Dobson (Living With Rats blogspot @juliandobson), strike a welcome and hopeful chord after reading the dismal question: “Will Chancellor Osborne cripple the ‘makers’?” A search revealed JD’s substantial localist credentials – as director of...
by localisewm | Apr 3, 2015 | Co-operatives, Democracy, Devolution, Economics, Economy, Employee ownership, Employment, Environment, Food, Health, Housing, Local economies, Low carbon, Planning, Politics, Regional economies, Transition, Transport
. Sarah van Gelder (right) is co-founder and executive editor of YES! Magazine which feature powerful ideas and practical actions towards a more just and sustainable world. She has co-founded a cohousing community, organized tenants and built a produce cooperative,...
