Jim Funnell
@jimfunnell.bsky.social
Writer, film maker, welcomes science led discussion. Investigative journalism, fiction, poetry, art, oceans. Author @BrixhamChimes save our coastal communities
Labour’s war on ‘environmental zealots’ masks complex issues, flawed policies & use of public funds for private gain. Fresh revelations on Plymouth Freeport, growth, jobs & Qs on env. & SEZs with @europeanpowell.bsky.social & @jimfunnell.bsky.social tickets here
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January 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Labour’s war on ‘environmental zealots’ masks complex issues, flawed policies & use of public funds for private gain. Fresh revelations on Plymouth Freeport, growth, jobs & Qs on env. & SEZs with @europeanpowell.bsky.social & @jimfunnell.bsky.social tickets here
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If you live within a freeport boundary you’ll be familiar with wildly inflated jobs claims. Plymouth Freeport is actually now beset with jobs losses - despite vast public finance. Read the full story here www.totnespulse.co.uk/plymouth-sou...
Plymouth & South Devon Freeport – That Sinking Feeling
Almost exactly a year ago South Hams councillors discussed what they believed was a complete and thorough risk audit of involvement with Plymouth and South Devon Freeport (the controversial...
www.totnespulse.co.uk
December 22, 2024 at 7:35 AM
If you live within a freeport boundary you’ll be familiar with wildly inflated jobs claims. Plymouth Freeport is actually now beset with jobs losses - despite vast public finance. Read the full story here www.totnespulse.co.uk/plymouth-sou...
The spectre of Devolution is causing political panic across local communities. UK freeports were the first step towards alternative strategic authorities & many councils readily signed up. Are they the architects of their own downfall? www.totnespulse.co.uk/re-arranging...
Re-arranging the Deckchairs of Local Government: Devolution
Worried about Devolution rearranging the deckchairs of local government? South Hams’ Freeport has already dumped them over the side.An Opinion PieceDevolution has finally hit the headlines, but...
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December 21, 2024 at 8:49 AM
The spectre of Devolution is causing political panic across local communities. UK freeports were the first step towards alternative strategic authorities & many councils readily signed up. Are they the architects of their own downfall? www.totnespulse.co.uk/re-arranging...
1/Proof of ‘growth’ is hard to pin down with freeports, not least when the numbers keep shrinking. Plymouth Freeport promised 60% growth in freight through the port back in 2021/22, a figure that vanished in its subsequent business case 🧵 @rbrooks45.bsky.social @leanahosea.bsky.social
December 14, 2024 at 9:28 AM
1/Proof of ‘growth’ is hard to pin down with freeports, not least when the numbers keep shrinking. Plymouth Freeport promised 60% growth in freight through the port back in 2021/22, a figure that vanished in its subsequent business case 🧵 @rbrooks45.bsky.social @leanahosea.bsky.social