Most people have some kind of opinion about ‘where our economy is’ at this moment.
Birmingham Friends of the Earth is hosting an event which takes those opinions and directs them into a discussion on action for a sustainable future which works for everyone.
David Powell, Economics Campaigner for Friends of the Earth.
Julia Slay, Senior Researcher and Social Policy Programme Co-Ordinator at the New Economics Foundation.
Oliver Bettis, a speaker for the Centre for the Advancement of a Steady State Economy.
Dr Helen Borland, Senior Lecturer in Business Sustainability at Aston Business School.
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They will each propose 3 items for a ‘manifesto for a city of the future’. The manifesto will look forward to what our city could be like if we adopted different economic policies and practices.
The items proposed by the speakers will then be cross examined by a panel of representatives from local organisations and residents, then the discussion will be opened up to the audience.
The evening is to be chaired by the Birmingham Post editor, Alun Thorne.
It is going to be an exciting event that brings to life a subject that previously people thought rather dull, but is now on everyone’s lips.
‘City of the Future’ – Birmingham Friends of the Earth
Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.
Date: 20th March
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Venue: Birmingham Council House