Local needs met locally, UK

"Localisation has to be the way forward for a Europe that wants more jobs, better social conditions, AND an improved environment, and at the same time a non-exploitative relationship with Eastern Europe and the developing world."
-Caroline Lucas, MEP for the South East of England
A vibrant, diverse local economy is a healthy and resilient economy. Meeting local needs locally can mean less pollution and emissions from unnecessary transport, as well as providing economic opportunities. Some have tried to argue that this approach is anti-trade. Others contend it is just anti dependence on trade.
=== Action Ideas ===
=== Diary UK ===
March 2009
*6 keep trade local petition, Deadline to sign up by: March 6 2009
November 2006
*23 Parliamentary Private Members’ Ballot. 7 MPs will top the list and they will each then choose a Bill to adopt.Local Works are urging supporters to bombard them with requests to adopt the Sustainable Communities Bill.
=== Campaigns ===
*Campaigning to save local shops and services
*Local Works Campaign for a Sustainable Communities Bill
=== Related ===
*Totally Locally Ltd 
*Local United, diffusing practical initiatives in response to climate change and peak oil 
*Pub is the Hub
*Streetbank
*Shop Locally
*Bigbarn
*Bio Regional
*Village Retail Services Association
*Local Food Works
*UK LETS 
*Time Banks UK
*Freecycle
*Campaign for Community Banking Services
category:Local sustainability
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