CRUNCH the Cabot CREDIT Circus

by Matteh! Thu Sep 25, 2008 13:58

I'll be coming! Look forward to meeting at 11 in my drone outfit.

Would it be ok to stop by Harvey Nicks on the way round so I can buy some novelty cufflinks?

by Mystery Shopper Thu Sep 25, 2008 14:07

In the light of the Corporate Circus launch, how about this for blatant, PR bollocks hypocrisy……

http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Environment-Plann...al.en
The Bristol Partnership (which brings together leaders from the public, private, business, community and voluntary sectors to establish) has set an ambitious agenda for the city towards creating a high quality environment, tackling the causes of climate change and creating a clean and attractive built and natural environment.

…and this Bristol City Council Press Release Date, dated 27-Feb-2007.
http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/press-releases/20...al.en

“Bristol pledges action as Green Capital.”

Organisations across Bristol will pledge action as the city launches its bid to be recognised as the leading 'green' city in the country…

Council Leader and Chair of the Bristol Partnership, Barbara Janke said: “Climate change is not just a global issue. Potential changes in sea levels and temperature make this a local concern too. Therefore, this event is more than just rhetoric. It is about facilitating and encouraging action. The Pledge will build upon Bristol's reputation as a city that is already making a significant contribution towards a more sustainable future for all.”

The event is organised by the Bristol Partnership and sponsored by the Environment Agency and Bristol City Council.

The keynote address will be made by Peter Madden, Chief Executive of Forum for the Future. Organisations attending from across the city will be inspired by speakers and case studies of local organisations already setting a green example. They will then be asked to sign a pledge to make Bristol a low-carbon city.

“local organisations ….. will be asked to sign a pledge to make Bristol a low-carbon city.! !?

Hm.

To try and get an explanation about how Cabot Circus helps make Bristol the UK’s green capital – go to www.bristol.gov.uk/greencapital or telephone 0117 922 2169.

Leave a message for Cllr Barbara Janke…

… or try the Puff Meisters at Bristol City Council Corporate Communications on 0117 922 2650.

by The Bristol Blogger - The Bristol Blogger Thu Sep 25, 2008 20:21 bristol_citizens at yahoo dot co dot uk

http://thebristolblogger.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/stop-...tion/

by Boyd Fri Sep 26, 2008 16:18

Yaaaaay!

by Freedom fighter Fri Sep 26, 2008 21:03

ill be there , brgiht and early.. hope theres a good turnout

by Dona Qixota Sat Sep 27, 2008 08:48

Mystery Shopper you are right about the Establishment pseudo-greenery. They have realised that they cannot deny the environmental crises that they have created any longer, and are now in full flow co-opting environmentalism to fit their agenda.

What gets me is that when you talk to Bristolians they are not in the least fooled by the bullshit rhetoric spewing out of the mouths of the Great and the Good. But Bristolians know from long and bitter experience that the Great and the Good will just get their way regardless.

No, it is the comfy, trendy and supposedly educated classes in places like Bishopston, Montpelier, St Werburgh's, Easton etc who always buy into the bullshit and create a "moral majority" that puts down anyone who challenges the orthodoxy.

by Fucked Up Sat Sep 27, 2008 22:26

It may be bullshit,but it has created 4000 new jobs for people who may have lost jobs,want a career in retail,put food on the table for their families. So while the credit crunch is upon us,whereas others lose jobs,people gain them!and it may be an eyesore for the city,but thousands like it,and if you don't there's still the better parts of bristol to enjoy,without bogging yourself down with Cabot Circus.

by Cabot Crunch Mon Sep 29, 2008 07:16

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lPVAvdH8D8Y