Community Duffield Posted on 5th January 2026 by bethanycheshire I’ve been following the Co-operative Party’s Community Britain campaign with interest. The Party is right to argue that communities are central to national renewal, and that government needs to go further and […]
Why I joined the Wales Co-operative Party Posted on 5th January 2026 (5th January 2026) by bethanycheshire We are about to enter five months or so of a political fight against forces of the right even darker in their intentions than the Tories.
How empowered councils can empower communities across the country Posted on 18th December 2025 (18th December 2025) by bethanycheshire The national changes have created the opportunity to permanently embed stronger co-operative relationships between councils and communities.
Why Scotland’s Community Wealth Building Bill must go further Posted on 1st December 2025 by bethanycheshire Last week’s debate in Holyrood on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill was more than just procedural politics — it was a moment of opportunity. As Richard Leonard MSP powerfully […]
Capped resale fees are a win for music fans and the co-op movement Posted on 21st November 2025 (21st November 2025) by bethanycheshire The co-operative movement has always been a champion for consumers. It’s in our political DNA, the idea that our economy and society should serve everyone, and that power and wealth should always be shared.
Credit unions at the heart of the future of financial inclusion Posted on 6th November 2025 by bethanycheshire The Financial Inclusion Strategy marks a new era for credit union growth in delivering for families and communities up and down the country.
One of the co-operative principles is that everybody contributes – so let us contribute! Posted on 10th October 2025 by bethanycheshire One of the guiding principles of the Co-operative movement is that everybody contributes, and some of our core values as co-operators are self-help and self-responsibility, as well as solidarity.
New report: How important is the co-operative economy? Posted on 10th October 2025 by bethanycheshire The Report reveals the wider benefits of the co-operative and mutual model which sets it apart from other forms of business.
Bus franchising in Scotland Posted on 7th October 2025 by bethanycheshire This is a significant watershed for the organisation and for the passenger.