jojomehta.com
practical resources for community activism
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No matter what legislation is passed or planning permission granted, the ultimate licence for any activity lies with the people. This is the social licence. For a project or industry to enjoy social licence, people must agree to it. If enough people object to something, and do so visibly. It becomes embarrassing, expensive and ultimately unsustainable. Neighbour to neighbour democracy (the Toxin Free. Website). The percentages obtained from this exercise are a powerful tool. Inspiration for new solutions.
glosvain.info
News - GlosVAIN - rejecting mass burn incineration for Gloucestershire
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How am I affected? What Can I Do? Why we say "NO". GlosVAIN New Year Update. Posted 9 Jan 2016, 17:10. By GlosVAIN Campaign [ updated 9 Jan 2016, 17:10. Sadly, 2015 failed to deliver the demise of the GCC/UBB incinerator project that we all wanted for Christmas. I hope you all enjoyed the festive season nevertheless. Despite the best efforts of a group of nomads, the Javelin Park site has not been rendered unusable for incineration and the threat of site works commencing in the next few months is upon us.
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