Briefing:UPDATE: Annual Conference 2025: Delegate Information From: Issy Oozerally For attention of: All Party Members, All Party Officers Published: 18th September 2025 Last updated: 18th September 2025 Printed: 4th October 2025 Other formats: Print For the attention of Party Officers (Secretary & Chair) and Secretaries of Subscribing Societies Community Britain: Co-operative Party Annual Conference 2025 Central London Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 November 2025 in association with: the Co-op We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Community Britain: Co-operation Party Annual Conference 2025, happening in London on 15–16 November. On 15 October, we’ll be sending all delegates an email with everything they need to know about taking part. So – if you haven’t yet shared your delegates’ names and email addresses with us, there’s still time—just pop their details into this form: Delegate: Important Information Form. Venue & Security For safety, the exact venue details will be released 48 hours before the event. All attendees must: – Present valid photo ID upon arrival – Expect bag searches at entry – Collect accreditation passes from 9:00am on Saturday 15 November We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a secure environment for all. Action Required: Your delegation will be required to nominate a Lead delegate who will be responsible for voting. Please advise events@party.coop who the designated Lead Delegate will be, no later than 1 October. There are also a couple more great ways for you to get more involved – you can: Put a member forward for the CAC election – here: https://party.coop/CAC-nomination-1 Nominate someone for a Recognition of Achievement Award -here: https://party.coop/members/recognition-awards/ to help everyone feel prepared, we suggest you set up a quick Zoom catch-up during the week of 10 November so your delegates can talk through your group’s voting positions. Conference Highlights There has been a small change in the timing. Saturday’s reception (join us for networking, drinks, awards, raffle and guest speeches) will now take place directly after plenary finishes – from 5.30 to 8pm. This will give you the chance to book a meal for your delegation afterwards. Monday 10 November – 6pm – Westminster Parliamentary Report (on Zoom) Tuesday 11 November – 6pm – New delegate training (on Zoom) Thursday 13 November – 6pm – Scottish Parliamentary Report (on Zoom) – 7pm – Senedd Report (on Zoom) Saturday 15 November – 11:00–17:00 – Community Britain Plenary – 17:30–20:00 – Networking Drinks Reception, Guest speeches, Raffle & Awards Sunday 16 November – 9:30–13:30 – Business & Policy Debates Programme Details: visitor registration and details of the programme will be launched on the Party’s website on Friday 18 July. Click here for an overview Community Britain: Annual Conference 2025 Delegation information An email will be sent to all nominated delegates outlining arrangements for Conference on 16 October. Delegation meet ups – there is a full programme of events arranged for Conference weekend, so we suggest Party Councils/Subscribing Societies co-ordinate a pre-event Zoom meeting for delegates, ideally on the evening of Wednesday 13 November, where you can discuss your Party Council’s input into debates and discussion. Community Britain: next steps – during the Saturday afternoon session of Conference, there will be an opportunity for delegates to contribute ideas and themes for our Community Britain series. See the recent publications here: Community Britain Discussion & debate – Party Council’s who have made significant contributions to this year’s Policy platforms, will be approached to contribute to Sunday’s policy debates. Rule changes, organisational motions and Membership subscription for 2026 – these will be circulated in advance. Emergency motions – deadline for receipt of motions is Saturday 15 November at 5pm. Rules for submitting Emergency Motions can be found on page 24 of The Rule Book Additional Notes CAC Elections: 2 vacancies – nominations due by 27 September CAC Nomination Form. CAC governs the procedure of the business of Conference. The CAC is composed of five persons: four elected by ballot at in-person Annual Conferences (to serve for 4 years) and a fifth member from the NEC. These are currently Lis Telcs (South); Jackie Jones (Wales) and Chris Wilson (NEC Representative). There are currently 2 vacancies and we will be voting to fill these places. Nominations should be received no later than 27 September via the CAC Nomination Form. No more than one representative can be elected from any one region, so members in the South and Wales will not be eligible to stand this year. Recognition Awards: Nominate a member who has made a significant contribution by 27 September Member Recognition Form Code of Conduct: all attendees will be required to abide by the Co-operative Party’s Code of Conduct. See here: Events Code of Conduct – Co-operative Party Safeguarding: To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities, we require certain safeguarding information for anyone under the age of 18. Any young person attending under the age of 18 must provide us with signed permission form from a parent/carer. Issy Oozeerally as Safeguarding Lead, will contact all U-18s directly to provide them with this form. Key Contacts Accommodation bookings: sales@trustreservations.com (cc: events@party.coop) General queries & safeguarding: Issy Oozeerally – events@party.coop We’re really looking forward to coming together, celebrating our movement, and making this year’s Conference one to remember! Regards Issy Issy Oozeerally Events Officer www.party.coop Email: events@party.coop Contents Action Points Complete 'Important Information' form for nominated delegatesThis information is required to help organisers plan this event (More) Co-ordinate a meeting to discuss your Policy contributions Ideally in the week leading up to Conference, we advise your delegation should meet up on Zoom/Team to discuss your positions. Advise details of your Lead DelegateThe Lead Delegate is responsible for ensuring your Party Council/Subscribing Society votes. Voting packs will be provided for all Lead Delegates upon registration, Member Recognition awardPropose a co-operator for a recognition of achievement award (More) Nominate a representative for the Conference Arrangements CommitteeContact members of your organisation to see if they would like to stand for election to the Conference Arrangements Committee. (More) For more information events@party.coop Issy Oozeerally Events Officer