Local action against biofuels
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Channel M video clip of activists protesting against biofuels in Bolton, plus links to newspaper articles on effects of biofuels on global food security.
Notes from Health Inequalities Pool meeting
Submitted by rob on Mon, 14/04/2008 - 14:50Here are some notes from the Health Inequalities Pool meeting that took place on Thurs 10th April. Including info on a new report called from Placards to Partnerships, and State of the City Indicators.
Food Futures Board 12.03.08, Report
Submitted by rob on Wed, 09/04/2008 - 11:35Report on the Food Futures Board meeting held on March 12th, including information about Fare Share, the Food Futures Review day, and the Open Strategy planning software that is being considered.
Food and Health Development with the Health Inequalities Pool
Submitted by rob on Wed, 09/04/2008 - 10:18I have recently been commissioned by the Health Inequalities Pool (HIP) to carry out some development work, which will support me in my existing role as a volunteer rep for the Manchester community and voluntary sector on the Food Futures Strategy, plus enable existing capacity building of the Pool, in order to enable the sector to have a greater influence in deciding the future of food in Manchester.
Food Futures Strategic bid to Local Food Fund
Submitted by rob on Wed, 09/04/2008 - 09:07Manchester Food Futures has decided to put together a 'strategic bid' of up to £300,000, in support of the community and voluntary sector, to the new £50 Local Food Fund, which is part of the BIG Lottery's Changing Spaces programme.
