Localise west midlands

Localise West Midlands works towards local supply chains, money flow, ownership and decision-making for a more just and sustainable economy. We are a thinktank, campaign group and consultancy Localise West Midlands is a not-for-profit organisation which exists to promote the environmental, social and economic benefits of: Provision of services tail... ored to meet local needs. This localisation approach makes economic development and government systems more sensitive to local autonomy, culture, wellbeing and the responsible use of finite resources, and is growing in popularity with people and organisations all over the world. Localisation helps build social capital, targets regeneration to meet local needs, maximises local job creation, and reduces transport and CO2 emissions. To promote this approach across the region LWM will: Link with similar projects outside the region and worldwide. LWM was set up in 2002 by a group of individuals who, through opposing the more damaging excesses of the current economic model, had also recognised the need to propose positive models for economic activity. Our first project involved the facilitation of increased local purchasing of food by public bodies, with a conference for procurement officers sponsored by Advantage West Midlands and the Countryside Agency. To find out more about our earlier years, see our archived publications . Were not the only ones working on this agenda. Weve pulled together some links to other organisations working locally, nationally and globally, here . Our West Midlands focus is intended to make use the regions geographical balance of urban and rural; and also to encourage democratic accountability and a people-centred approach amongst regional bodies. However we also look beyond the region, seeking to catalyse ideas across the UK and to make links with and support organisations all over the world working on a similar agenda. You can find out more about how we are funded and who our members are. Were also looking for people to join our board. Of ...Read More