By Dr. Larry Reynolds, ICSC. The Preston Model of community-wealth building led by civic, cooperative and community initiatives, marks a significant development. It comes at a time of growing experimentation arising amidst the exhaustion of the established economic and political paradigms. These developments form an important focus for the new Institute of Citizenship, Society and... Continue Reading →
Series Launch. Institute of Citizenship, Society and Change - Transdiciplinary Seminar Series. Thurs 15 Nov. 16:00- 18:00 UCLan Adelphi Building, Rm AB226. Dr. Mags Adams (ICSC) ‘Bike Share Schemes – a report on recent research’. Dr. Mags Adams (UCLan ICSC) will be joined by Dr. Graeme Sherriff and Dr. Nick Davies (Salford University) to present... Continue Reading →
'Fracking' for shale gas is provoking great social controversy and protest around the world. Public concerns range from local environmental impacts to the global effects of continued fossil fuel use. The development of the industry also has implications for local democracy and the ability of communities to have their say. A timely new book, edited... Continue Reading →
A symposium held at the University of Central Lancashire on the 25th July 2018 Report by Julian Manley, UCLan. The Day The Preston Co-operative Development Network (PCDN), the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Preston City Council (PCC) brought together an exciting programme to accompany the continuing development of the Preston Model as a way... Continue Reading →
