For the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Co-operative Party is returning to Wales in one of a series of in-person Conferences being held across all regions and nations of the UK. Members and supporters are invited to take part in this event on Saturday 22 April from 10.30am to 4pm in Cardiff.
This is your Conference and your chance to meet with Wales Co-operative Party members to discuss, debate and take part in workshops as we examine the theme ‘From Crisis to Co-operation’ by identifying the local co-operative initiatives that really do make a difference to communities in the midst of a cost of living crisis.
As well as hearing examples of best practice from invited guest speakers including Vaughan Gething MS, Jeremy Miles MS, Sarah Murphy MS, Stephen Doughty MP, Chris Evans MP, Gerald Jones MP and Baroness Wilcox of Newport – we want to hear from you, our members – on how we can widen ownership in our economy and give people the tools and support to tackle the big issues from inequality, hunger and energy provision to green jobs and high street regeneration.
Following a recent decision by the Co-operative Party NEC to hold an in-person Annual Conference every 2-years, this will be the main chance that members have this year to meet with other members from across Wales to discuss, debate and take part in workshops.
The programme agenda is currently being put together. A broad outline of the event is as follows:
10.30 Registration commences:
11.00 Introduction:
11.10 Keynote speech, followed by Q&A:
11.30 Diverse voices – on the work of the Co-op Party equality networks
11.45 Policy workshop: Co-operative Party’s General Election Manifesto development
13.00 Lunch
13.30 Keynote speech, followed by Q&A:
14.00 Co-op Party campaigns update:
14.45 Tea/coffee
15.00 Policy workshop: Identifying key priorities for Wales Co-operative Party
15.45 Final words
*Subject to change
Glamorgan Hall, University of Cardiff, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3WT
The main entrance to the Glamorgan Building is via steps with handrails. There is a revolving door to enter the building.
The accessible entrance to the Glamorgan Building, is located down a short path to the left of the building. This entrance is restricted for security purposes and can only be opened with a validated University identification card. Please contact us at events@party.coop to ensure that arrangements are put in place if you require the use of this entrance.