In 2025, the Co-operative Party is once again holding a series of virtual Conferences across all regions and nations of the UK. Members and supporters from across the North West, North East and Yorkshire & Humber regions are invited to take part in this online Zoom event on Saturday 15 February from 10am to 12.30pm.
The theme for this Conference is Co-operative Change – and how the Co-operative Party is delivering on its policy commitments to the co-operative and mutual sectors that widen ownership in our local economies as well as strengthen community wellbeing and resilience.
We will examine further the commitments made to co-op growth, community energy, local ownership and safer high streets in a series of conversations, panel discussions and keynote speeches, and highlight co-operative solutions that give people the tools and support they need to tackle the big issues from inequality and hunger to green jobs and high street regeneration.
10.30 Welcome and introduction
10.35 Largest Ever Co-operative Parliamentary Group, in conversation with regional MPs
11.00 Delivery of co-operative solutions at a local level. Facilitated Panel discussion with:
11.30 A Communities Right to Buy. Facilitated Panel discussion with:
12.00 Safer communities and action on retail crime. In conversation with:
12.30 Introduction to 2025’s policy consultation, with
12.45 Build Your Co-operative Manifesto, with
13.00 Final words & next steps, with
*Details on speakers and the programme are being finalised and are subject to change