Across the UK, communities are already taking action to meet the challenges we face – whether its food poverty, high energy prices or the loss of important civic institutions. Communities need to be restored as a serious political and economic force across Britain – empowering people to revive and reshape their local areas. This Co-op Party Live event will look at how local community groups have come together to purchase and transform local assets for the benefit of local residents.
We will hear from Nudge Community Builders, who have helped to revive the historic Union Street in the centre of Plymouth with new community owned assets – including hospitality and retail offerings.
We will also hear how local elected representatives can support the development of new community owned assets and businesses – being guided through the process of asset listing and community ownership development. This session hopes to provide clarity on the best ways for communities and councillors to get involved and support new initiatives – helping to ensure community power can be felt in every area of the UK.
Speakers include: