BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Co-operative Party - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Co-operative Party X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://party.coop X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Co-operative Party REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T190000 DTSTAMP:20260816T155632 CREATED:20260805T100250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T100250Z UID:74807-1788458400-1788462000@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Conversations North - Yorkshire County Cricket Club DESCRIPTION:Yorkshire County Cricket Club is pursuing a controversial proposal to transform itself from the member-owned mutual society it has been since 1863 into a private limited company. Hear from campaigners fighting to prevent the club from demutualising and preserve its member-owned future. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-conversations-north-yccc CATEGORIES:Co-operation Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/04/Co-op-conversations-v2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T153000 DTSTAMP:20260816T155632 CREATED:20260714T100306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T132755Z UID:74671-1788606000-1788622200@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain: North West DESCRIPTION:Community Britain: North West\nJoin us in central Manchester on Saturday 5 September for a day of ideas\, inspiration and action. Members\, activists and leaders will come together to explore how co-operation can build stronger communities and shape national policy.\n*Morning: Ideas\, stories & impact\n\nOur work in Government – hear from Jim McMahon MP\, Party Chair and Parliamentary Undersecretary\, and Sarah Hall MP on the Co-operative Party’s work across Government since 2024’s General Election and progress on our co-operative and mutual ambitions.\nCommunity Britain in action – members and community leaders share more on how co-operative values are strengthening communities across the North West\, including Bill Lovat (invited) and Kath Bromfield of Middleton Co-operating.\nCommunity Britain in Local Government – updates from from Dan Price – Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner; Cllr Arooj Shah – Oldham Council; and Cllr Noordad Aziz – Mayor of Hyndburn –  about community ownership\, local businesses and the practical challenges of putting co-operation into action.\nLocal Power Plan – explore how communities can benefit from the Government’s £1 billion commitment to community energy.\n\n*Afternoon: From ideas to action\n\nCo-operative business & policy – get the latest from the Co-operative Group with Kate Brown\, including insights from the Building resilience through co-operation report on co-operative agriculture.\nMutual and Co-operative Business Council – Rose Marley\, CEO of Co-ops UK\, shares key insights from the DBIS Call for Evidence and the co-operative sector’s policy recommendations.\nEquality & inclusion – discover the work of the Co-operative Party’s five Equality Networks with Jennifer Hemingway\, Equalities Officer.\nInteractive workshops – Get involved in practical sessions on Community Right to Buy and the 2026 Policy Consultation\, helping shape future policy on Local Government and International Development.\n\nCome along\, connect and have your say. Help shape the future of Community Britain and make sure the priorities of your community are heard. \nTickets: £15\, including buffet lunch and refreshments. \n*Programme subject to change. \nRegister here:\n\n\n \n Title(Required)TitleMrMrsMissMsMxDrCllrSirLordDameLadyName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Are you 18 or over?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Are you a Co-operative Party member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Would you like to receive email updates on our other events and ways to get involved with us?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Do you have any allergies\, intolerances or dietary requirements?The ticket price includes a simple sandwich buffet with gluten free\, vegetarian and vegan optionsDo you have any accessibility needs?The venue is wheelchair accessible\, and we’re happy to support any additional needs: just let us know how we can help.Conference ticket\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n I would like to make an additional one-off donation to support the Party's work\n \n I would like to make an additional one-off donation to support the Party's work\n Additional donation amount\n \n Total\n \n Debit/Credit Card URL:https://party.coop/event/community-britain-northwest-2 LOCATION:Manchester ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/04/regional-events-2026-logos-northwest.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T193000 DTSTAMP:20260816T155632 CREATED:20260810T095929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T105110Z UID:74816-1788976800-1788982200@party.coop SUMMARY:Local Government Forum: Turning Values in Action DESCRIPTION:Co-operative Party Local Government Forum\nTurning Values into Action\nJoin us on Wednesday 9 September for this year’s online Local Government Forum as we bring together Co-operative Party representatives\, councillors\, Mayors and local government leaders to drive forward the Party’s ambitious agenda as we look ahead to the change we can deliver together.\nThe May elections presented a challenging set of results for the Labour Party. Yet\, through that challenge\, the strength and reach of the Labour & Co-operative movement remains clear — with 1\,200 Labour & Co-operative councillors now representing communities across local government\, alongside Co-operative Mayors and PCCs.  Our movement has a strong platform from which to deliver change. \nWith a new Prime Minister and new ministerial appointments — including a strengthened Labour & Co-operative presence across MHCLG — there is a real opportunity for a reset and a renewed focus on the values that drive us. \nThis is a moment to think boldly about what comes next: how we use our influence in local government to put Co-operative values into practice and deliver tangible improvements for communities. \nBe part of the conversation\nOur Forum will bring together Labour & Co-operative councillors\, Mayors\, PCCs and local government leaders to share ideas\, celebrate successes and explore how we can turn our values into practical local action. \nTogether\, we will look at: \n\nGreater devolution — giving communities more power\, resources and control over the decisions that affect their lives.\nA fairer\, greener energy future — exploring the new Energy Bill and the Local Power Plan\, and how councils can help deliver community-led energy.\nGrowing our movement — supporting the ambition to double the size of the co-operative economy and build a stronger more cohesive communities.\nA new political moment — considering the opportunities created by the recent King’s Speech and how local government can help turn national ambitions into local delivery.\nCo-operative councils in action — showcasing how councils across the country are using Co-operative approaches to tackle local challenges and deliver meaningful\, lasting change.\nCampaign launch – hear more as we launch our latest campaign calling for VAT relief on community assets.\n\nWhy attend?\nBecause local government is where our values become visible.  This online Forum is an opportunity to connect with fellow Co-operators\, learn from what is working in councils across the country\, influence the direction of our movement and leave with practical ideas to take back to your community. \nThe elections may have presented challenges. But the opportunity ahead is significant. \nNow is the time to build on our strength\, renew our ambition and deliver local change. \nHear from leading Co-operative voices\nWe are delighted to be joined by a leading lineup of Labour & Co-operative speakers from across local government\, bringing together experience\, ideas and practical examples of Co-operative change in action including Jim McMahon MP\, Parliamentary Undersecretary in the Ministry for Housing\, Community and Local Government. \nWhether you are a councillor\, candidate\, local government representative\, Co-operative Party member or campaigner\, this is an opportunity to connect\, share ideas and help shape our movement’s local government agenda. \nRegister your place today. URL:https://party.coop/event/loc-gvnt-forum-2026 LOCATION:On Zoom CATEGORIES:Co-operation Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/08/Local-Government-Forum-image-1920x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTSTAMP:20260816T155632 CREATED:20260416T155218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T155806Z UID:74112-1795834800-1796007599@party.coop SUMMARY:Annual Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Annual Conference of the Co-operative Party will take place online-only and will be livestreamed on the Co-op Party’s website on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November.  Parliamentary reports delivered by the Chairs of the Co-operative Party Groups in Westminster\, Holyrood and Cardiff Bay will take place on Zoom during the evenings of w/c Monday 23 November \nJoining the online Annual Conference is a valuable opportunity for members to stay informed\, have their voices heard\, and play an active role in shaping the organisation’s future.  It’s a great way to stay informed on the Party and it’s direction and feel part of what’s happening. You’ll hear directly from our Party Chair\, General Secretary\, elected representatives and our partner organisation about plans\, progress and our campaigning work. \nBecause it’s online\, it’s easy to join from wherever you are—no travel needed. Taking part is a simple way to connect with others\, share your views\, and help shape what comes next for the organisation. \nYou’ll get a the chance to ask questions\, and have your say on the decisions that matter. Taking part demonstrates commitment\, strengthens transparency\, and ensures the Party continues to reflect the interests and priorities of its members. \nVenue:\n\nOnline-only livestream.  Party Councils and Subscribing Societies can submit delegates here: Delegate registration (deadline 14-Oct-2026)\nRegister here to be sent more information on viewing the livestream will be provided shortly.\n\n\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Co-operative Party member or not*\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n \n \n Not sure\, please check and come back to me\n The Annual Conference is open to everyone and we welcome both members and non-members to attend. If you are not currently a member and choose to tick this box\, you are giving us consent to contact you by email with updates about our campaigning and policy work. You can withdraw your consent and unsubscribe from these emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our messages.AccessibilityIf you plan to watch the online conference\, we want to make sure it’s as accessible and comfortable as possible for everyone. Please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility requirements or might need support—such as captions\, screen-reader friendly materials\, or other adjustments—so we can do our best to accommodate you and make the experience inclusive for all.CAPTCHACommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. URL:https://party.coop/event/annual-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Livestream CATEGORIES:Co-operative Party Ltd ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/01/CoopPartyThumb.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR