19th July 2024 The Importance of Retrofitting: A Path to Sustainable Communities Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) The push for more sustainable energy will come through many avenues, but how will the co-operative sector factor into the retrofitting of our homes?
18th July 2024 At the age of 16, young people begin to work, pay tax and can even join the military – so why can’t they vote? Eden Hollingsworth The Co-operative party is committed to building a society where power is shared – and votes at 16 could be a crucial way to re-balance power in our country for the better.
16th July 2024 The Transformative Power of Urban Agriculture: How Co-operatives in North America are Cultivating Change Leanne Werner Co-founder and Director of Wilder and former Labour Councillor Urban agriculture, supported by the co-operative movement, represents a critical piece of the puzzle in our quest for sustainable cities.
15th May 2024 The next General Election can be a landmark moment for growing employee ownership across our economy Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer
15th May 2024 262,400 reasons to enshrine the Right to Food in Scots Law Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland) The Trussell Trust have released the figures for the help they have given in the past year.
2nd May 2024 Leading the way on diversity in Local Government Jennifer Hemingway Equalities Officer The Co-op Party has the highest representation of women standing in May 2024 elections of any major party – but there's more to do to ensure our councils are representative of the communities they serve.
18th April 2024 From Plymouth to Preston, a new approach can save our struggling high streets. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer 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.
15th April 2024 Out on the wiley, windy moors: The power of community ownership and how its saved the legacy of the Brontë Sisters. 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.
12th April 2024 How we saved our club’s football ground through community ownership. John Needham Secretary to the Board of the Iron Trust Councillor Tony Gosling Labour and Co-operative Councillor on North Lincolnshire Council The Iron Trust successfully applied for an ACV (Asset of Community Value) on Glanford Park, the home of Scunthorpe United FC in 2021.