Building Co-operation in the Capital
The Co-operative Party have published a new report looking at how we can rebuild London’s economy to be fairer, more resilient and more sustainable. Have a read of their blog post introducing the report or just read or download it now: … [Read more...]
At the Co-operative Party Local conference in June, they published a great publication, titled: Six Steps to Community Wealth Building. The new publication is designed to be a practical guide for Party members, councillors and anyone else who wants to bring about change in their local area. Not read it yet? Here’s the Co-op Party's Policy Officer and author of … [Read more...]
There is a great line-up of events for co-operation in the capital organised by co-operative party and it's members, which include the launch of London BAME Network. The Future of Education and the role of co-operative schools Monday 17 October, 7pm Charlton House, Charlton Road, Greenwich SE7 8RE (Click here to find out more.) Co-op Movement in East London and … [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...]
The Co-operative Party has launched its manifesto for this year’s general election. The document, the result of a two-year policy process, sets out the party’s agenda on a number of areas, including energy, transport, housing, education and public services. The party suggests building and shaping institutions that serve collective needs, and promoting a different way of doing … [Read more...]
Key Labour and Co-operative figures have launched a collection of essays exploring a co-operative alternative for London’s problems. It is hoped the book, “Co-operative Capital: creating a city that works for Londoners”, will shape the policy debate in London ahead of the 2016 mayoral election. The 15 essays propose co-operative solutions to issues such as the lack of … [Read more...]