15th February 2021 How we’re supporting our communities in lockdown through the Norfolk Co-operative Fund Cllr Danny Douglas Councillor for Mancroft Ward, Norfolk County Council Covid restrictions have limited the ways in which we can connect to and support our communities. That's why we launched the Norfolk Co-operative Fund.
11th February 2021 Building common ground Cllr Alan Hall Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Bellingham and former Chair, Lewisham Co-op Party From housing to schools to regeneration, Councillor Alan Hall explains how co-operative values are put into action in his local area.
8th February 2021 Improving diversity in local government Chantal Lee Equalities Officer Empowering BAME members and celebrating the achievements of our diverse councillors - the Party's new Equalities Officer shares an update on the latest training opportunities.
28th January 2021 Key workers are the backbone of our nation and they need priority and protection Joe Fortune General Secretary From the lessons that have been learnt the hard way, we must demonstrate smart, timely and courageous decision-making which protects us a country-wide community.
28th January 2021 Scottish Budget Day – Invest in our Communities Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland)
25th January 2021 Don’t sit on the fence about online campaigning – even newcomers can give it a go! Michael Yates Labour & Co-operative Councillor Candidate for Bolsover North All I can say as a relative newcomer to online campaigning is to get on the computer and give it a go. I did and I can speak from personal experience when I say not just how easy I found it but also how useful I’ve found it.
24th January 2021 The Co-operative Party’s equalities journey Chantal Lee Equalities Officer In her first weeks as the Co-operative Party's new Equalities Officer, Chantal Lee reflects on the ways in which the Co-operative Party and movement have championed equality, opportunities to improve diversity in politics and public life, and how she will help to lead the next, exciting chapter as we strive for a fairer and more equal society.
19th January 2021 Co-operation has been key to the Covid-19 response in Wales. If we elect more Co-operative MSs, we can build on that vital work. Karen Wilkie Company Board Secretary We have 20 candidates standing in seats right across Wales: all co-operators ready to continue putting our values into action.
14th January 2021 A printer shouldn’t stand between a hungry child and access to food Georgia O’Brien Head of Digital and Communications Access to some of the key food poverty prevention schemes can be difficult for those who are digitally excluded. This underlines that we need a joined-up approach to tackling food poverty, both at a local and national level.