Date
5 July 2014
Time
09:30 – 13:30
Location
Innovation Birmingham Campus, Faraday Wharf, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BB
Organisers
Localise WM and Compass WM
The event
A Future Beyond Growth is a half-day event to explore the policy and practice changes needed for a better (sustainable and socially just) economy, and how we can make it happen. The keynote speaker is Natalie Bennett, Leader of the Green Party and the event will focus on what the 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 and further information
Booking is essential and 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 details:
- Name:
- Organisation (if any):
- Any access requirements:
- I have paid by Paypal: Yes / no
- I will pay on the day: Yes / no
