Category Archives: e-currency

Payroll Local: UK first for local currencies

By mehul | Published: October 23, 2012
For the first time next month some Lambeth Council employees will be part paid in Brixton Pounds. Back in June we announced plans for its launch and we’re excited to say that the scheme is now live! The scheme gives all Lambeth Council employees the chance of receiving a portion of their salary in electronic [...]
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Local energy, local people, local money

By mehul | Published: October 4, 2012
Earlier this year we wrote about the launch of Brixton Energy Solar 1. The good news is that the project has been even more successful than was hoped for. The solar panels have generated more electricity than expected. Following on from the success, the fabulous team at Brixton Energy have now launched their second 2nd [...]
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Pempamsie – the gem on Brixton Hill

By mehul | Published: September 6, 2012
This week we’re featuring a little gem on Brixton Hill that has been trading for 19 years – Pempamsie. Pempamsie which means ‘unity is strength’ sell a wide variety of products. From black interest books to natural beauty and health products, home furnishings and jewellery it would be difficult to visit without something taking your [...]
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