30th June 2021 Communities must be given more power to save their local pubs Jim McMahon MP Chair of the Co-operative Party and Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Communities can help protect loved local places from being sold off through listing them as Assets of Community Value - but we still need greater change to give communities power.
30th June 2021 So much more than a fridge Tessa Tricks Senior Creative Partner at Hubbub At Hubbub, we are partnering with Co-op to reduce food waste and empower communities through Community Fridges.
29th June 2021 How we’re delivering food justice through Smethwick CAN Pantry Gareth Brown Funding and Partnership Coordinator at Smethwick Church Action Network As well as a traditional food bank, we've set up a pantry that allows people to have more control and choice by accessing food at a small fraction of the supermarket price.
21st June 2021 Communities and Councils are providing the real energy to build a fairer society Tom Hayes Oxford City Councillor for St. Clement's Ward and Cabinet Member for Green Transport and Zero Carbon Oxford At Labour and Co-operative Oxford City Council, we are tackling the climate crisis and generating millions in community benefit through investing in community-owned clean energy.
18th June 2021 Co-operation is at the core of the Welsh Government Rob Bates Former Political and Parliamentary Officer Recent weeks have seen our largest ever group of Members of the Senedd elected, many appointed to the Cabinet, and a strong commitment to co-operation in the Welsh Government's 'Programme for Government'.
11th June 2021 This Fair Tax Mark Week, Birmingham has shown that action can be taken at a local level Cllr Tristan Chatfield Labour Councillor for Weoley & Selly Oak, Birmingham City Council This week, Birmingham has committed to being part of a growing network of local councils that support responsible tax conduct.
10th June 2021 The global deal on tax reform is a step forward – but we can and must be more ambitious Anna Birley What appears to be a campaign win for fair tax campaigners is actually not as straightforward as that. Yes, the agreement is a big deal and major step forward. But it is not big enough, and critical parts have been watered down.
9th June 2021 Abuse is not, and never should be, part of the job. Paddy Lillis General Secretary of Usdaw USDAW General Secretary Paddy Lillis on how, after failing to support stronger action when the USADW Freedom From Fear petition was debated in Parliament, the Government has an opportunity to accept amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill to tackle violence against shopworkers.
3rd June 2021 Considering joining the Co-operative Candidate Development Programme? Go for it! Tricia Cowdrey Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Kuursal The Candidate Development Programme supported me - and helped me get elected as Southend on Sea's first Co-operative Councillor.