It’s no surprise that Co-operative councils are at the forefront of empowering communities to take control of their own energy production. Posted on 12th April 2022 (12th April 2022) by Georgia Horsfall Here are three examples of councils who have community energy at the heart of their local election manifesto this year.
Co-operative-led councils like Lewisham are leading the way on providing sanctuary for those who need it most. Posted on 12th April 2022 (12th April 2022) by Georgia Horsfall Globally we are now facing the greatest humanitarian catastrophe since the Second World War. Many of us in public service are using the best co-operative principles in harnessing our communities to provide effective sanctuary and support for our fellow human beings.
The Government must come forward with an active approach to delivering a comprehensive food strategy. Posted on 11th April 2022 (13th April 2022) by Georgia Horsfall Bringing together 100 people from leading retailers, manufacturers, distributors and the whole food supply chain, the Food Resilience Industry Forum proved to be effective at raising issues.
The Government’s decision to sell Channel 4 risks damaging a much-loved national institution and cultural asset. Posted on 6th April 2022 (6th April 2022) by Georgia Horsfall A mutual business, owned by the viewing public, creatives, employees, and under-represented voices, would be a model that serves the British public and promotes the independence of Channel 4.
We need to do more to safeguard producers in our food chain. Posted on 5th April 2022 (13th April 2022) by Georgia Horsfall The recent claims of the use of dangerous child labour on cocoa farms in Cadbury’s chocolate production are appalling to see. I’m proud of the co-operative movement’s longstanding support of fairtrade, which does so much to benefit workers in developing countries.
We must have candidates and councillors who reflect the community they represent in town halls across the country. Posted on 5th April 2022 (5th April 2022) by Georgia Horsfall That’s why this year we’re proud to be standing our most diverse cohort of local government candidates to date.
The Biannual Meeting of The Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Erewash Co-operative Party Posted on 4th April 2022 (4th April 2022) by Georgia Horsfall Having invested in technology, officers of the Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Erewash Co-operative Party plumped for a hybrid get together for their half yearly meeting in Labour’s offices in Lincoln
Why I’m standing as Labour and Co-operative this May. Posted on 4th April 2022 (13th April 2022) by Georgia Horsfall I’m really proud to tell people that I’m standing on a joint Labour and Co-operative ticket. They’ve been curious to learn about the relationship between the two parties, as well as our belief in shared wealth and power.
We need co-operative solutions to the cost of living crisis. Posted on 1st April 2022 (13th April 2022) by Georgia Horsfall The Co-operative Party believes action is needed now to alleviate the rising costs of living. We know co-operative policies can provide solutions. Through targeted action on food justice and community energy, we could begin to make the costs of living more bearable for people across the country.