Deaf people aren’t getting the service they need – but a new co-op is here to change that Posted on 16th October 2020 (16th October 2020) by gobrien Fighting back against privatisation and embracing the new platform co-operative movement, Signalise will unite Deaf people and BSL interpreters to co-run local interpreting services.
Improving housing could be the hidden key to improving education Posted on 30th September 2020 by gobrien We need to make clear that for some, improving education is only one aspect that supports a child’s learning.
Sunderland City Council Joins the Community Wealth Fund Alliance Posted on 28th September 2020 (30th September 2020) by gobrien The Community Wealth Fund is a major opportunity for local authorities who strive for positive, resident-led change in their communities.
While the Government stalls, co-ops take a step towards food justice with Healthy Start Posted on 21st September 2020 (21st September 2020) by gobrien Co-ops have long led the way on Food Justice, and we can only hope that where East of England Co-op have led, the Government will follow.
For too many, the loneliness of lockdown will remain the norm Posted on 16th September 2020 by gobrien Loneliness has for too long been a hidden epidemic, silently affecting all ages. Exacerbated by the Covid-19 crisis, it can no longer go ignored.
The Fisheries Bill is an opportunity for co-operation to help struggling coastal communities Posted on 15th September 2020 (15th September 2020) by gobrien Fishing is at the very heart of coastal economies and their community identity: these same communities deserve a greater share of the wealth, ownership and control of the industry.
To #SustainTheGame we need clear ownership and transparency in football Posted on 7th September 2020 (7th September 2020) by gobrien Football clubs are community assets, emotionally owned by everyone and financially owned by the few.
Our journey to make West Lothian a hunger-free county Posted on 25th August 2020 (26th August 2020) by gobrien We have lived through what may perhaps be the biggest health crisis many of us will see in our lifetime. However despite the challenges, we have renewed our commitment to eliminate hunger in our communities.
Behind the beauty of Suffolk lies a hidden food poverty crisis – so we’re taking action to end it Posted on 5th August 2020 by gobrien We live in the sixth-richest nation in the world. No one, least of all children, should be going hungry. But while the UK is committed to eradicating hunger by 2030, the injustice of food poverty is growing, not abating.