I was delighted to be able to take my place at Andy Burnham’s landmark Manchester Green Summit on 21 March. The event brought together businesses, environmental experts, interest groups, partner agencies, academics and local people to accelerate Greater Manchester’s green ambitions. It’s a topic I feel strongly about personally,...

The person chairing at a recent meeting kicked it off with an unexpected question. “How are you feeling and what have you done today?”  It was enough to take me right out of my comfort zone and this unusual opening had a hugely positive impact on the meeting. The answers – which...