From Plymouth to Preston, a new approach can save our struggling high streets. Posted on 18th April 2024 (19th July 2024) by Georgia Horsfall Without a change of approach, our high streets will continue to decline. This is an unacceptable situation which will damage our social fabric. The Co-operative Party believe community ownership and community-led regeneration can provide solutions to the challenges high streets face.
Out on the wiley, windy moors: The power of community ownership and how its saved the legacy of the Brontë Sisters. Posted on 15th April 2024 (17th April 2024) by Georgia Horsfall When the humble terraced house in West Yorkshire where the three famous sisters were born was at risk of closure, its survival was essential. Thankfully, through the power of community ownership the starting point for many of the world’s greatest stories has now been saved.
How we saved our club’s football ground through community ownership. Posted on 12th April 2024 (12th April 2024) by Georgia Horsfall The Iron Trust successfully applied for an ACV (Asset of Community Value) on Glanford Park, the home of Scunthorpe United FC in 2021.
Unleashing community ownership: Putting places and people in control. Posted on 5th April 2024 (5th April 2024) by Georgia Horsfall It is time for a new approach; one that builds from and with communities, not dictates to them.
Unleashing community power. Posted on 4th April 2024 by Georgia Horsfall We are calling on the creation of a new Community Right to Buy – which would give community groups first right of refusal of listed assets of community value (ACVs) – such as shops, pubs, music venues, and more.
Long Read: The Powerhouse of Perry Common Posted on 2nd April 2024 (2nd April 2024) by Georgia Horsfall 2024 is a significant year for Witton Lodge Community Association (WLCA) as we celebrate our 30th anniversary, and what a remarkable 30 years it’s been.
A say and stake: why I back growing employee ownership in Scotland. Posted on 27th March 2024 by Georgia Horsfall As both a Scottish Labour and Scottish Co-operative Party MSP and Convener of the Economy and Fair Work Committee in the Scottish Parliament, I am interested in how we can encourage employee ownership models, identify barriers and support more businesses to adopt co-op models in my region of Mid Scotland and Fife, and across Scotland.
A greener, cleaner energy system. Posted on 26th March 2024 (26th March 2024) by Georgia Horsfall Community energy provides the opportunity to transform our relationship to the energy system – both by moving away from fossil fuels and creating a more pluralised ownership form.
Labour and Co-op Councillors in Glasgow back the Right to Food — Are you with them? Posted on 20th March 2024 (20th March 2024) by Georgia Horsfall Time is running out, but we hope that as many people as possible will join our Glasgow councillors and ask their MSPs to support Rhoda Grant’s Bill.