Saturday 5th July, 09.30 until 1330
Innovation Centre Birmingham – Holt Street, Aston Science Park, Birmingham
Keynote speaker: Natalie Bennett, Leader of the Green Party
UK economic policy needs to serve its different regions, deliver social justice, and operate within environmental limits. In the run up to the 2015 elections, how can we challenge London-centric political debate and set an agenda for achieving this in the West Midlands?
This participatory event organised by Compass WM and Localise WM will bring people together from across party-political lines to explore some coherent policy and practice proposals for meaningful economic change, and to plan how we can help turn them into action.
– How can more people be included more equally in the economy?
– How can we shape finance, skills, planning and other levers to support sustainable prosperity?
– How can we make environmental limits real in economic decisions?
All are welcome – policymakers, community activists, political activists, NGOs, economic development officers anyone who wants to help make a better economy happen in the region. Booking is essential.
How to book
The event cost is £5.00 to cover the cost of refreshments and can be paid via Paypal or on the day. Please email karen@localisewestmidlands.org.uk with the following:
Name:
Organisation (if any):
Any access requirements:
I have paid by Paypal: Yes / no
I will pay on the day: Yes / no
We look forward to seeing you there!
Karen Leach (Localise WM) and Andy Howell (Compass WM)
About the organisers:
Compass is a home for those who want to build and be a part of a Good Society; one where equality, sustainability and democracy are not mere aspirations, but a living reality. This event will partly act as a relaunch of Compass West Midlands and set an agenda for further action.
Localise West Midlands works towards more localised approaches to supply chains, ownership and decision-making for a more just and sustainable economy. We do this by bringing people and organisations together to explore ideas and take action, and by research, consultancy and campaigning. See www.localisingprosperity.org.uk, our new resource for better local economies.
We are grateful to Innovation Birmingham for use of the venue.