For the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Co-operative Party is returning to your region in one of a series of in-person Conferences being held across all regions and nations of the UK. Members and supporters from across the South West of England are invited to take part in this event on Saturday 11 March from 10.30am to 3pm in Exeter.
This is your Conference and your chance to meet with Co-op Party members from across the South West 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 – 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.
A broad outline of the event is as follows:
10:30 Welcome address and introduction
10:40 Keynote address:
11:00 Co-operative Party Campaigns update: panel discussion, speakers include:
12:00 Policy workshop: Co-operative Party General Election Manifesto development
12:45 LUNCH
13.15 Diverse Voices – Co-operative Party Equality Networks: Get involved, with
13.20 Focus on .. the South West – speakers include:
14.00 Focus on .. social care, speakers include
14.30 Delivering a co-operative agenda in local government and how to build a co-operative manifesto
15.00 – end-
Following the Conference there will be the opportunity to get out and door-knock to get nearby local Labour & Co-operative Cllr Martyn Snow re-elected to the Pennsylvania Ward, approx. 15-mins walk from the Conference venue.
*Subject to change
The Forum Seminar Rooms 1-3, The Forum, Stocker Road, University of Exeter Streatham Campus, Northcote House, Exeter EX4 4SZ.
This is at location no. 3 of this campus map https://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/streathammap/areaamap/. There is dedicated car parking is located on the campus at car park 3 and designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
By foot From Exeter Station it is a 15-min walk.