Building Co-operation in the Capital
The Rural Urban Synthesis Society (a community land trust project in south east London who want to build an affordable sustainable housing community) are holding another open day of talks and discussions. 10am - 4pm Sunday 15th March Crofton Park Library 375 Brockley Road London SE4 2AG They be asking... Who gets to live here? Who decides? Are you interested in sustainable … [Read more...]
This training course, hosted by Tower Hamlets Co-operative Development Agency, is designed to improve participation in and the facilitation of effective meetings and decision-making within co-operatives. The seminar covers roles in meetings; basic facilitation techniques for idea generation; and decision-making tools with an emphasis on reaching consensus. I got so much … [Read more...]
The Social Economy Alliance (SEA) has launched its General Election Charter Campaign in a bid to garner political support for a social economy. Co-operatives UK is a founder member of the SEA and continues to play a leading role - including major input into the organisation's manifesto. The General Election Charter Campaign has one clear aim - to get as many parliamentary … [Read more...]
Last year Co-ops UK introduced a new-look Congress. Unlike your standard conference, Co-operative Congress is participative, buzzing with debate and results in an action plan for the co-operative movement to develop over the next year. It’s co-operative democracy in action. Whether you’re a CEO or director, a member or an employee, whether you’re part of large retail … [Read more...]
Get personalised, independent, face-to-face advice on switching energy suppliers, making your home more energy efficient and tackling energy debts from South East London Community Energy at: The Green Man 355 Bromley Road, London SE6 2RP Open Tues 10th - Friday 13th March 10-4pm Woolwich Common Community Centre, 16 Leslie Smith Square, London SE18 4DW Open Monday 16th – … [Read more...]
The Confederation of Co-operative Housing is is holding a free half day policy forum for all members to attend in Central London on Saturday 14th March 2015. The agenda for the event is outlined below. Book here now (note: this event is for members of CCH only). 10.00am Arrivals 10.15am The CCH Membership Offer – an opening speech from Blase Lambert (CCH Chief … [Read more...]