The Windrush Narrative Posted on 22nd June 2025 (27th June 2025) by bethanycheshire Black communities have not only survived but thrived as a result of pooling resources, community support and networking. However, for the political classes they have been used, along with other minority groups, as the means to gain kudos by restricting immigration.
Why rebuilding social clubs is vital to community empowerment Posted on 13th June 2025 (16th June 2025) by bethanycheshire In an era marked by political alienation and social fragmentation, clubs offer grounded, face-to-face environments for building trust and civic engagement.
Fair Tax Week 2025 Posted on 13th June 2025 by bethanycheshire Labour & Co-op-led local councils has shown what’s possible in local government. Across the UK, councils have stepped up by signing the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration.
Celebrating 250 Years of Building Societies Posted on 12th June 2025 by bethanycheshire In the run up to the 2026 Scottish Parliament election I am sure that the Scottish Co-operative Party will work hard to find policy solutions which support mutual financial institutions such as building societies and credit unions. Solutions which support financial institutions which they people own as members.
How community ownership can transform Sheffield Posted on 10th June 2025 (12th June 2025) by bethanycheshire Community Right to Buy, High Street Rental Auctions, and the wider reforms offered by the Devolution White Paper, will allow councils like ours to build on this thread further, by giving communities control over their surroundings.
Manchester embraces co-operation and community empowerment Posted on 30th May 2025 (30th May 2025) by bethanycheshire Shared spaces are the beating heart of our communities. We all represent parts of Manchester where some of our best assets are community-owned and operated, or where community groups have […]
How Co-operation is Shaping Falmouth Posted on 22nd May 2025 by bethanycheshire Our connection with local people means we are in touch with what they want and expect from the council and is the reason we have stepped up to take on services threatened with closure.
How mutual financial services could support SMEs to grow across all UK regions Posted on 9th April 2025 by bethanycheshire The decentralised, relationship-based model of these mutual financial institutions allows them to stay more connected to the communities they serve.
Land reform must empower communities Posted on 7th April 2025 by bethanycheshire The purpose of land reform is to empower communities, build economies and retain populations. Those things impact service provision, national and community wealth and the sustainability of the Gaelic language.