Archive for July 27th, 2008

Manchester Climate Forum - Congestion Charge Debate

On Thursday evening, the Manchester Climate Forum are hosting an interesting debate entitled “the 3 billion quid question” about the TIF bid and congestion charging. You can find out more information here.

Panellists include representatives from the Greater Manchester Momentum Group, United City, Clean Air Now and the Campaign for Free Public Transport. There’s also a Councillor from GMPTA speaking in a personal capacity. Unsurprisingly, given that the Manchester Labour Group - and Sir Richard Leese in particular - seem to think they have a devine right to speak for the whole of Greater Manchester (and the Manchester Evening News is happy to give them that platform) this is a Manchester Labour Councillor.

The meeting will run from 7.30pm to 9.20pm at the Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester. It’s free and open to all, although I understand that there may be a collection tin to contribute towards organisation costs.