Row erupts as Extinction Rebellion handed £1.1k of taxpayer cash to host ‘climate café’
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukCalls have been made to halt council funding which supports a monthly ‘climate café’ run by pressure group Extinction Rebellion.
Conservative leaders in Bolton have said council tax payers in the borough should have to fund their activities. The café, which is open to all, has been run by the Bolton branch of Extinction Rebellion (XR) at the Albert Halls since September last year.
The events have recently been boosted by an award of £1,134 from Bolton Council’s Queens Park and Central ward’s area working budget, a fund distributed by ward councillors for community initiatives and events.
The Saturday morning events have discussed and hosted guest speakers on topics such as food waste, fast fashion and green gardening techniques.
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