28th November 2018 Reporting donations (including Society grants) For the attention of: All Party Officers Please send details of donations your party or branch has received this quarter - deadline 14 January
8th November 2018 Planning for 2019 & Key Dates For the attention of: All Party Members, All Party Officers Get ahead of the year, get your dates in member's calendars before others.
2nd November 2018 Policy Process – Scotland 2019 For the attention of: All Party Officers, Party Members in Scotland The Scottish Co-operative Party Policy process is up and running. We will be consulting on policy on housing and education until the Spring.
31st October 2018 NEC Newsletter – Autumn 2018 For the attention of: All Party Officers, NEC This newsletter gives an overview of issues discussed at the most recent meeting of the NEC in October 2018.
17th October 2018 Results of CAC and card votes at 2018 Annual Conference For the attention of: All Party Officers, Party Council Secretaries Sunday of year's Annual Conference included the Society's AGM as well as votes on rule changes, organisational motions and elections to the CAC. Here are the results.
5th October 2018 Annual Conference 2018 – final briefing for Party Officers For the attention of: All Party Officers, NEC Annual Conference is just one week away. Here are a few final notes for Officers to help ensure that your delegates make the most of a packed and exiting weekend
5th October 2018 Send us your ideas for doubling the size of the co-operative sector – and have the chance to present them at Conference For the attention of: All Party Members, All Party Officers At this year's Annual Conference, we’re asking members to share their ideas to double the size of the co-operative movement. Here's how to take part.
5th October 2018 Top tips for a great speech at Co-operative Party conference For the attention of: All Party Members, All Party Officers Co-operative Party conference is a great opportunity to share your ideas and represent your local party. Whether it’s asking a question in a fringe or getting up on the main stage in one of our policy debates, there are plenty of ways to get involved and be heard.
27th September 2018 Join in your Co-operative Society meetings and events this autumn For the attention of: All Party Members, All Party Officers Our Co-op Societies support us, we in turn support them
3rd September 2018 Annual Conference – September briefing for Party Officers For the attention of: All Party Officers Annual Conference is just over a month away - here is a reminder of some of the key dates and deadlines
8th August 2018 Tips for writing a great letter to your local paper For the attention of: All Party Members, All Party Officers We have put together a short guide for members wanting to write a "Letter to the Editor" to their local paper to promote our campaigns.
8th August 2018 Tips for running a great street stall For the attention of: All Party Members, All Party Officers Many branches are vastly experienced at running a street stall and need no advice. For newer officers, here are a few tips which will help make a good stall into a great one.
3rd August 2018 Officer Hub and Officer queries. For the attention of: All Party Officers, NEC, Parliamentarians, Party Branch Secretaries, Party Council Secretaries, Regional Secretaries
2nd August 2018 Local Elections 2019 For the attention of: All Party Officers This briefing details a new online process to help local parties with administration of selections as well as an updated guide for those interested in standing as Labour & Co-operative Councillors.
27th July 2018 Month of Action on Modern Slavery 13 September to 18 October For the attention of: All Party Officers, Labour & Co-operative Councillors In the run-up to Anti-Slavery Day (18 October) we are asking branches to support and organise activity which raises awareness of modern day slavery, and promotes what the Co-operative Party is doing to the scourge of modern slavery.
25th July 2018 Tips for great photos For the attention of: All Party Members, All Party Officers Social media means that photos play an increasingly important role in how we present ourselves and the Party's work. Whether you're looking for tips to make the most of the camera on your phone, or want to take your photography to the next level, here are some handy tips.
19th July 2018 Sending us your Conference delegate names and appointing a lead delegate For the attention of: All Party Officers Ahead of the early delegate registration deadline, most local parties have now secured places for their delegates. However, there are a few items of information we need from you.
19th July 2018 Organisational motions accepted for Conference For the attention of: All Party Officers One organisational motion has been accepted by the CAC for discussion at Annual Conference. You can read it and learn how to submit an amendment here.
3rd July 2018 Anti-Semitism – Guidance for Party Officers For the attention of: All Party Officers, NEC The Co-operative Party's National Executive Committee (NEC) recently discussed the Party’s approach to anti-Semitism, and agreed the following actions to ensure that there is no place for anti-Semitism in the Co-operative Party.
2nd July 2018 Review of Party Rule Book and proposed changes for 2018 For the attention of: All Party Officers The NEC is reviewing the Party’s Rule Book to make it clear, simple and consistent. Ahead of formally proposing these changes at Conference in October, party officers are invited to send their questions and feedback.
18th June 2018 Modern Slavery Campaign Resources For the attention of: All Party Officers As the Party's campaigning work on modern day slavery continues to ramp up, we've published new resources which local parties and officers can use in your campaigning work locally. Here's where to find what you need.
18th June 2018 NEC Newsletter – Summer 2018 For the attention of: All Party Officers, NEC This newsletter gives an overview of issues discussed at the most recent meeting of the NEC in June 2018.
13th June 2018 Standing up for private renters: a Co‑operative Party Guide For the attention of: All Party Members, All Party Officers, Labour & Co-operative Councillors Launched at Saturday's Local Government Conference, ‘Standing up for private renters’ is our latest guide for councillors. Here's what you need to know.
6th June 2018 Reporting donations (including Society grants) For the attention of: All Party Officers Please send details of donations your party or branch has received this quarter - deadline 15 July
30th May 2018 Reminder: deadline for 2018 policy process For the attention of: All Party Officers With a month to go until the deadline for submissions to this year's policy consultation on Europe and the Economy, we've made it easier than ever to organise a discussion within your local party.
10th May 2018 Data Protection Guidance for Party Officers For the attention of: All Party Officers New data protection regulations are being introduced - find out how this affects your role and what you need to do.
28th April 2018 NEC Newsletter – Spring 2018 For the attention of: All Party Officers The NEC met for their first meeting of 2018 in March as guests of the East of England Society in the beautiful surroundings of Whearstead Park in Ipswich. This newsletter outlines some of the issues discussed at this meeting.
20th April 2018 Modern Slavery Campaign Update For the attention of: All Party Officers, Labour & Co-operative Councillors An update on the Co-operative Party's Charter against Modern Slavery, and ways you and your local party can get involved