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Concerns with Metrolink tram routes: Statement to Manchester Cycle Forum


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On Thursday 4th December 2014, cycle forum members were invited to a briefing meeting to look  at the proposed signage for the ‘cycling provision’ at the Southmoor Road / Altrincham Road junction in Wythenshawe which has already been built as …

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Save the bees not the pesticides!


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Yesterday the farming and pesticides industries attacked European regulations that protect our health and the environment.  The National Farmers Union (NFU), the agricultural industries confederation (aic) and the Crop Protection Association (CPA) said the loss of pesticide products resulting from …

Hundreds of Trafford residents say no to fracking


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Over the past few weeks, we’ve been out and about in Trafford chatting to local residents about the dangers of fracking.

Our visit to Pomona Island


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Does the name Pomona Island mean anything to you? Unless you are an observant commuter on the Metrolink travelling through Cornbrook, or a dog walker in Old Trafford, you probably haven’t noticed this hidden wildlife haven between the Bridgewater Canal …

Join the campaign against higher evening rail fares


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This morning, volunteers from Manchester Friends of the Earth joined campaigners from Fair Fares Now and the RMT and TSSA unions to protest against the introduction of evening peak fares.

Letter: Why don't you know enough about fracking? (Why did Trafford Council duck the issue?)


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See below for the text of a letter published in the Manchester Evening News on Friday 18th July following the Trafford Council meeting where the Conservative Group blocked the discussion of motion on fracking (the full text of the motion …

July meeting: Dig the City, Run on Sun and Use Your Loaf...loads happening and celebrations too!


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July’s full group meeting unveiled lots of events and activities coming up in the next few months!  Read on for a brief summary by Stephanie.

Big Commute Challenge - Cycling Council Leader Wins


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As part of Bike Month MCR, Love Your Bike organised the Big Commute Challenge. At 8am Friday 20th June, five commuters set off from Crumpsall to see who would reach Albert Square first. Council Leader Sir Richard Leese came in …

Fallowfield Loop - Temporary Closure (between Yew Tree Road - Mauldeth Road for a 5 day period between 22nd April - 9th May)


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Sustrans will have to temporarily close the Fallowfield Loop between Yew Tree Road and Mauldeth Road access points in order to carry out some surface renewal.

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No More Cold Homes - report on a debate at the Mechanics' Institute


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On 10 April, Manchester’s Mechanics’ Institute hosted the No More Cold Homes debate, which brought politicians and campaigners together to talk fuel poverty—an issue affecting millions of people across the country.

Minister responds (sort of) to concerns raised on Growth and Infrastructure Bill


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In October 2012, Friends of the Earth raised serious concerns about the changes to the planning system proposed in the Coalition Government’s Growth and Infrastructure Bill.

Campaigners call on Salford Council to say 'No fracking IN Salford'


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On Tuesday 8th April, Ali Abbas, the originator of the petition calling on Salford Council to say No to Coal Bed Methane and Shale Gas (Fracking) at Barton Moss and anywhere else was given 5 minutes to address the Salford …

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Bike Friday March 2014 - Spring Clean Your Bike!


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Thanks to all those who came along to our ‘Spring Clean’ special Bike Friday on Friday 28th March. It featured – free bike maintenance checks by Dave Trainor of RevoleMCR – free samples of Green Oil – free Kaaboom concentrate …

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City Council gets preview of energy research findings


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Manchester Friends of the Earth went along to the meeting of the City Council’s Neighbourhood Scrutiny Committee on Thursday 13 March. This meeting was intended to address the role of managing agents and letting agents in the private rented sector. …

re: Planning application ref 104903/FO/2014/N2 - Manchester AD Facility, New Smithfield Market


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Please see attached Manchester Friends of the Earth’s response to the proposal to site an Anaerobic Digester (AD) at New Smithfield Market (NSM). Whilst in principle Manchester Friends of the Earth are not opposed to development of Anaerobic Digestion facilities, we …

Public meeting reveals Labour inertia on fracking


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Can Labour continue to fence sit on fracking?   I went to a lively debate on fracking organised by Labour branches in Mid Sussex last week. It was revealing because it showed that the Labour Party centre appears to be at …

New report: Good Energy, Bad Energy


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The world’s current energy system – the way we produce, distribute and consume energy – is unsustainable, unjust and harms communities, workers, the environment and the climate. Friends of the Earth International’s new report demonstrates why a just, sustainable, climate-safe …

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The Lords have let us down


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Yesterday, despite coming painfully close, the clean power target was defeated in the House of Lords. If just 8 more Peers had voted our way, the target would have been passed.   It’s a tough result to swallow – a yes vote would …

Lobbying Bill public meeting


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There has been a lot of concern expressed by voluntary organisations about a bill passing through Parliament at the moment. Technically known as the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill, the bill is more commonly called …

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Friends of the Earth heaps on the Peer pressure


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Friends of the Earth staff, led by their very own mock Peers, continue the push for carbon targets ahead of the vital House of Lords vote on 28 October.  Clad in flowing red robes rimmed with fake ermine fur, our …

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