I have been thinking about this weeks post for a few days now. I was going to focus on travel, however having listened to what our current political leaders are saying at their annual conferences, I just have to say something.
Our current politcal leaders seem to be spending their time with their heads buried in newspapers or ears stuck to the radio trying to dream up speeches that they think will win the support of the electorate. OK fair do's, their political longevity depends upon their appeal to us the voters, BUT wouldn't it be great if these "leaders" focussed on the really big issues rather than reacting to the current popular headlines. These matters have to be dealt with but they are mainly a matter of process. Yes if you have to bring in legislation to curb big bank bonuses and deal with anti social behaviour, get on with it BUT come on Clegg, Brown and Cameron as our potential political leaders how are you going to
Lead us out of recession
Lead us to deliver a sustainable and quality transport infrastructure
Provide the investment in zero carbon products and support businesses in reducing their environmental impacts
Support and develop capacity in local communities
Harness the untouched energies of our young people to ensure that they learn from our mistakes
Take the lead on climare change
In short what I want to see is their vision and plans for what they will do to support our communities, to develop the skills and capital to build a robust economy for the rest of this century, and finally and not least how they will ensure that we conserve our built and natural environments providing opportunities for development, recreation and tourism.
June 2010 is not far off, so come on gents, get yor speaches written, your policy writters busy and lets see what you are really about, orators we can get any day what we need are true political leaders who let us know how they are going to shape our futures.
In the meantime, Future Directions will work with you and your business to support you in understanding and maximising on the opportunities that environmenal management can bring.
Chris Gledhill
30th September 2009
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