We Need Fair Tax on Flying

by | Jul 11, 2012 | Aviation

We are disappointed to learn that two local MPs Rodger Godsiff and Steve McCabe are amongst over 50 who have signed an early day motion to reduce Air Passenger Duty in the UK.   The arguments in this EDM and those put forward by The Fair Tax on Flying alliance of...

Not a lot of Rubbish

by | Jul 5, 2012 | Waste & Recycling

Birmingham residents generate about 350,000 tonnes of rubbish every year. This costs the City Council £30 million a year to burn or bury.   Some households actually produce very little and this shows how a more efficient future could look.   John Newson of...

Fuel Poverty Review

by | Jul 4, 2012 | Blog

Prof John Hills Fuel Poverty Review was presented at a meeting at Moseley Exchange on 2nd July. He has reported to the government that the present measure of fuel poverty, which is 10% of income spent on fuel is not helpful in identifying who is in fuel poverty, or...