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Why we need a more participatory and inclusive approach to local politics

Maggie Chapman 19 March 2012 Why we need a more participatory and inclusive approach to local politics2012-03-19T09:30:07+00:00 2 Comments
At last week’s full council meeting I had two motions up for debate. One in support of participatory budgeting (PB) as a means of deciding 1% of the Council’s discretionary…
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Rebuilding society from the bottom up

Adam Ramsay 1 March 2012 Rebuilding society from the bottom up2017-07-22T15:07:42+01:00 *Essays* 2 Comments
This article is an excerpt from the new book 'Regeneration', which you can buy or download here. The rapid flow of money around the world is good for almost no…
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How Personal Autonomy can Win Freedom Back for Progressives

Peter McColl 26 April 2011 How Personal Autonomy can Win Freedom Back for Progressives2011-04-26T16:30:57+01:00 Scotland 1 Comment
This election has been characterised by a remarkable focus on the personalities of party leaders, on the UK coalition and by little focus on the powers of the Scottish Parliament.…
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Edinburgh Greens Give People Budget Control

Maggie Chapman 1 December 2010 Edinburgh Greens Give People Budget Control2010-12-01T11:30:56+00:00 Scotland 6 Comments
Leithers braved the beginnings of the snow and ice and turned out to participate in £eith Decides, an innovative approach to funding community projects. Maggie Introduces £eith Decides Twenty five…
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