Hulme Green Space
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Hulme Green Space |
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Friends of Birley Fields (FOBF) are campaigning against a
new Council proposal which contravenes policies for sustainability, community
engagement and consultation, as well as the recently launched
Green
City campaign
Locals believe the proposal is inappropriate, since it
includes budget hotels, car showrooms, offices and housing, and Birley Fields
already contains office blocks, which have lain empty for years. In addition,
there are no provisions for reductions in transport, energy use, CO2
emissions or climate change. MP for South , Tony Lloyd, agrees with
these views. FOBF’s critical review of the proposal can be obtained from
FOBF prefer alternative uses for the land including:
This would benefit Hulme by creating a greener environment, providing local jobs, and reducing use of cars and other polluting forms of transport. Incorporating ‘green’ technologies in new buildings, would save energy and reduce CO2. In addition local and social enterprise would benefit the community economy, rather than big business such as retail, hotels and car dealers.
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Action for Sustainable Living, St Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre, Royce Road, Hulme, , M15 5BJ.Email: [email protected] Tel: 0845 634 4510 Fax: 0870 167 4655 |