In 2025, the Co-operative Party is once again holding a series of Conferences across all regions and nations of the UK. Members and supporters from across Scotland are invited to take part in this online event on Saturday 22 March. The theme for this Conference is Co-operative Change – and how the Co-operative Party is delivering on its policy commitments to the co-operative and mutual sectors that widen ownership in our local economies as well as strengthen community wellbeing and resilience.
We will examine further the commitments made to co-op growth, community energy, local ownership and safer high streets in a series of conversations, panel discussions and keynote speeches, and highlight co-operative solutions that give people the tools and support they need to tackle the big issues from inequality and hunger to green jobs and high street regeneration.
10.00 Welcome & introduction
10.00 The Largest Westminster Parliament Group – in conversation with Scotland’s Labour & Co-operative MPs
10.45 ScotMid Co-operative Society update
11.00 Policy Priorities for 2026’s Elections to Scottish Parliament. Guest speakers include:
11.45 Policy Priorities for 2026’s Election – review of proposals, participatory feedback session led by:
12.15 Being a Scottish Co-operative Councillor, with speakers tbc
12.45 Introducing the UK’s 2025 Policy Consultation and how you can take part, with
13.00 Next steps, with
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