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:20260530T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T153000 DTSTAMP:20260518T124629 CREATED:20260401T132025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T111239Z UID:73923-1780138800-1780155000@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain: Midlands DESCRIPTION:Community Britain: Midlands\nJoin us in Leicester on Saturday 30 May for a day dedicated to the ideas\, experiences and people shaping our region.\nGet ready for an energetic and forward-thinking day where co-operators\, activists and leaders come together to celebrate progress\, share ideas and plan the future of Community Britain. If you haven’t attended one of our events before\, this is a great first event to join — whether you’re one of our newer members\, a long standing member or simply interested in our work. \nProgramme\nMorning: Welcome\, stories & local impact \nThe day opens with a warm civic welcome from Elly Cutkelvin\, Deputy Mayor of Leicester City Council\, setting the tone for collaboration and community pride. \nWe’ll then dive into Community Britain\, featuring powerful stories and perspectives from Gareth Snell MP\, Cllr Elly Cutkelvin\, Kathy Hopkin (Save Birmingham) and others\, exploring how co-operation is making a real difference on the ground. \nThe morning continues with: \n\nDiscover the inspiring work of the Co-operative Party’s five Equality Networks: BAME | (dis)Ability | LGBTQ+ | Women | Youth. Learn how these networks are championing representation\, fairness and opportunity for all.\nA local update from Tanya Noon on the progress and priorities of OurCo-op\n\nAfternoon: From ideas to action \nThe afternoon shifts toward national policy\, future planning and hands-on workshops. Hear directly from government voices: \n\nAlex Norris MP\, Minister of State (Home Office)\, on highlighting how co-operative priorities are being delivered in government.\nMike Reader MP\, presenting the Local Power Plan and what it means for communities\n\nThen roll up your sleeves in interactive sessions: \n\nA Practical Action workshop tackling today’s political narrative and strengthening Community Britain\nA Policy Consultation workshop shaping the 2026 consultation on Local Government and International Development\n\nThis promises to be a lively\, forward-thinking day full of insight\, discussion and opportunity. Come along\, connect with fellow members\, share your perspective\, and help shape the future of Community Britain in the Midlands. \nRegister here:\nA recent member survey highlighted a clear desire for more local activity — and this event has been designed with that in mind. Working with local Party Council officers\, we’ve built a programme that reflects what matters most to you and your region. This is your opportunity to help shape the conversation and ensure the priorities of your community are heard. \nTickets are £15 and include a buffet lunch and refreshments. \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-midlands/ LOCATION:Leicester ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/04/regional-events-2026-logos-Mids.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T153000 DTSTAMP:20260518T124629 CREATED:20260401T132653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T111009Z UID:73926-1780138800-1780155000@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain: East of England DESCRIPTION:Community Britain: East of England\nJoin us in Witham on Saturday 30 May for a day of inspiration\, insight and hands-on change\nGet ready for an energetic and forward-thinking day where co-operators\, activists and leaders come together to celebrate progress\, share ideas and plan the future of Community Britain. If you haven’t attended one of our events before\, this is a great first event to join — whether you’re one of our newer members\, a long standing member or simply interested in our work. \nMorning: Welcome\, stories and real impact\n\nWelcome & opening remarksKick-off from Chris Vince MP alongside the Co-operative Party’s NEC representative for the East of England\, focusing on collaboration\, community pride and shared purpose.\nCommunity Britain in actionStories from Jack Abbott MP and Baroness Sharon Taylor on how co-operative values are making a real difference in communities across the UK.\nEquality and inclusion spotlightUpdates from the Co-operative Party’s Equality Networks: BAME\, (dis)Ability\, LGBTQ+\, Women and Youth — highlighting work on fairness\, representation and opportunity.\nBuilding resilience through co-operationInsights from the Building Resilience – The Case for Co-operative Agriculture report\, exploring stronger food systems\, farming and local economies.\n\nAfternoon: From ideas to action\n\nRegional updateLatest progress from the East of England Co-op and how co-operation is growing locally.\nInteractive workshops: get involved\n\nCommunity Britain: Practical Action – Explore today’s political landscape and how to strengthen Community Britain.\nCommunity Right to Buy – Learn how communities can use new rights to take ownership of local assets.\nPolicy Consultation 2026 – Help shape future policy on Local Government and International Development.\n\n\n\nRegister here\nA recent member survey highlighted a clear desire for more local activity — and this event has been designed with that in mind. Working with local Party Council officers\, we’ve built a programme that reflects what matters most to you and your region. This is your opportunity to help shape the conversation and ensure the priorities of your community are heard. \nTickets are £15 and include a buffet lunch and refreshments. \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-eastofengland/ LOCATION:Witham\, Essex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/04/Regional-Conf-logo-EofE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260518T124629 CREATED:20260401T133321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T081610Z UID:73930-1780738200-1780768800@party.coop SUMMARY:London Co-operative Party Regional Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Westminster area on Saturday 6 June for London Co-operative Party’s Regional Conference. \n\n\nA day of politics\, debate\, and campaigning built on the idea that everyone in our city deserves a say\, a stake\, and a place to belong. \n\n\n\n\nLondon’s co-operators\, councillors\, and the movement come together for Where We Belong at a moment when the idea of community is both under threat and more important than ever. From community energy and financial inclusion to high streets and patient voice\, we’ll be asking how co-operative values can help build a city where everyone has a place to belong. \nBe ready for a day of discussion and debate\, not just listening: keynotes\, town hall discussions\, campaign workshops\, and training sessions that make the case for a more co-operative London\, and leave you ready to go and make it. \nRegister for the event on Eventbrite. URL:https://party.coop/event/london2026 LOCATION:Westminster area\, Venue tbc ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/01/CoopPartyThumb.png ORGANIZER;CN="London Co-operative Party":MAILTO:london@local.party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T153000 DTSTAMP:20260518T124629 CREATED:20260401T141117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T192825Z UID:73933-1780743600-1780759800@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain: South West DESCRIPTION:Community Britain: South West\nJoin us in Taunton on Saturday 6 June for an energetic and forward-thinking day where co-operators\, activists and leaders come together to celebrate progress\, share ideas and plan the future of Community Britain. \nIf you haven’t attended one of our events before\, this is a great first event to join — whether you’re one of our newer members\, a long standing member or simply interested in our work. \nProgramme\n\nCommunity Britain in action: Hear from speakers including Noah Law MP and Clare Moody\, Police & Crime Commissioner (Avon & Somerset)\, as we explore powerful stories of how co-operative priorities are being delivered in government and making a real difference in communities across the UK.\nCo-operative and Rural Affairs – Dive into the latest thinking in the Building Resilience – The Case for Co-operative Agriculture report\, exploring how co-operation can strengthen food systems\, farmers and local economies with speakers including Joe Joseph.\nCo-operation in Local Government – find out more on the ongoing work of our many councillors across the region with Cllr Tom Renhard\, Cllr Jim Robbins and Cllr Lucy Findlay.\nHear what Co-op Group is doing to support communities local Somerset\, BANES & Mendips Co-op Group member activator Eve Warburton\nPolicy Consultation 2026 Help shape future policy on Local Government and International Development. Your voice will help guide the next wave of co-operative priorities\n\nCome along\, connect with fellow members\, share your perspective\, and help shape the future of Community Britain. \nRegister here:\nA recent member survey highlighted a clear desire for more local activity — and this event has been designed with that in mind. Working with local Party Council officers\, we’ve built a member-led programme that reflects what matters most to you and your region. This is your opportunity to help shape the conversation and ensure the priorities of your community are heard. \nTickets are £15 and include a buffet lunch and refreshments. \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-southwest LOCATION:Taunton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/04/regional-conf-2026-logos-South-West.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T123000 DTSTAMP:20260518T124629 CREATED:20260323T143415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T143542Z UID:73800-1781947800-1781958600@party.coop SUMMARY:AGM 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of Co-operative Party Ltd will be on Saturday 20 June 2026 in Zoom. \nParty Council\, Subscribing Society and Affiliate Secretaries are invited to submit the names of their delegates by Friday 5 June – please use the form here. \nAll members may attend the AGM but only delegates can vote. Registration for Party members who have not been appointed as delegates will open in June. URL:https://party.coop/event/agm-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Co-operative Party Ltd ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Wilkie":MAILTO:board@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T153000 DTSTAMP:20260518T124629 CREATED:20260401T141529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T111801Z UID:73943-1782558000-1782574200@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain: North DESCRIPTION:Community Britain: North\nJoin us in Newcastle on 26 June for a day of ideas\, inspiration\, and practical action as members\, activists and leaders come together to explore how co-operation can shape stronger communities and influence national policy.\nIf you haven’t attended one of our events before\, this is a great first event to join — whether you’re one of our newer members\, a long standing member or simply interested in our work. \nProgramme\nMorning: Welcome\, stories & real-world impact \nWe kick off the day with an energising welcome from Fraser Welsh\, our new Assistant General Secretary\, who’ll set the tone for collaboration\, community pride and shared purpose\, and highlighting how co-operative priorities are being delivered in government. \nThe morning continues with: \n\nCommunity Britain in action: Hear powerful stories from Emma Foody MP and Mark Ferguson MP as they explore how co-operative values are making a real difference in communities across the UK.\nSpotlight on equality and inclusion: Discover the inspiring work of the Co-operative Party’s five Equality Networks: BAME | (dis)Ability | LGBTQ+ | Women | Youth. Learn how these networks are championing representation\, fairness and opportunity for all.\n\nAfternoon: From ideas to action \nAfter lunch\, the focus shifts from inspiration to practical change. \n\nRegional update: Get the latest progress and priorities from our local Co-op society member activator Ceri Finn\, and see how co-operation is thriving regionally.\n\nInteractive workshops – get involved! Hands-on sessions designed to spark ideas and deliver real impact: \n\nCommunity Britain: Practical Action\nExplore today’s political narrative and develop strategies to strengthen and champion Community Britain.\nCommunity Right to Buy: Making it happen\nLearn how communities can use the new law giving the right of first refusal to buy local assets when they come up for sale — and how we can make it work in practice.\nPolicy Consultation 2026\nHelp shape future policy on Local Government and International Development. Your voice will help guide the next wave of co-operative priorities.\n\nExpect lively discussion\, fresh ideas and meaningful collaboration.  This is more than an event — it’s a chance to help build the future of Community Britain together. \nRegister here:\nA recent member survey highlighted a clear desire for more local activity — and this event has been designed with that in mind. Working with Party Council officers\, we’ve built a programme that reflects what matters most to you and your region. This is your opportunity to help shape the conversation and ensure the priorities of your community are heard. \nTickets are £15 and include a buffet lunch and refreshments. \nRegister here:\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-north LOCATION:Newcastle ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/04/regional-conf-2026-north.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260518T124629 CREATED:20260401T135739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T140209Z UID:73940-1783162800-1783180800@party.coop SUMMARY:Yorks&Humber Co-operative Party regional event DESCRIPTION:Join us in Doncaster on Saturday 4 July for a Yorks and Humber regional event — a day dedicated to the ideas\, experiences and people shaping our region. \nAs part of the Co-operative Party’s summer series of regional in-person events\, this will bring members together to share real stories from our communities and explore practical co-operative solutions to the issues facing national and local government today. \nA recent member survey highlighted a clear desire for more local activity — and this event has been designed with that in mind. We’re building a programme that reflects what matters most to our members in Yorkshire and Humberside. This is your opportunity to help shape the conversation and ensure the priorities of your community are heard. \nProgramme highlights: \n\nOpening keynote to set the political context and themes for the day\,\nIn-depth campaign training sessions\, on issues that matter most to us\,\n“New member” welcome session for those who have recently joined and want to get more involved\,\nPractical training for role holders\, covering topics such as chairing meetings effectively and managing branch finances\,\nBranch development session focused on strengthening and growing local branches\,\nNext steps with a focus on organisation\, next steps\, and how to stay involved.\n\nRegister here:\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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://party.coop/event/yorkshumber2026 LOCATION:South Yorkshire area 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T153000 DTSTAMP:20260518T124629 CREATED:20260401T143530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T111917Z UID:73954-1783767600-1783783800@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain: South East DESCRIPTION:Community Britain: South East\nJoin us in Worthing on Saturday 11 July for a day of ideas\, inspiration\, and practical action as members\, activists and leaders come together to explore how co-operation can shape stronger communities and influence national policy.\nIf you haven’t attended one of our events before\, this is a great first event to join — whether you’re one of our newer members\, a long standing member or simply interested in our work. \nProgramme\nMorning: Welcome\, stories & real-world impact \nWe kick off the day\, setting the tone for collaboration\, community pride and shared purpose\, and highlighting how co-operative priorities are being delivered in government \n\nCommunity Britain in action: Hear powerful stories as we explore how co-operative values are being delivered in government and making a real difference in communities across the UK.\nSpotlight on equality and inclusion: Discover the inspiring work of the Co-operative Party’s five Equality Networks: BAME | (dis)Ability | LGBTQ+ | Women | Youth. Learn how these networks are championing representation\, fairness and opportunity for all.\n\nAfternoon: From ideas to action \nAfter lunch\, the focus shifts from inspiration to practical change\, with Interactive workshops. Hands-on sessions designed to spark ideas and deliver real impact: \n\nCommunity Britain: Practical Action\nExplore today’s political narrative and develop strategies to strengthen and champion Community Britain.\nCommunity Right to Buy: Making it happen\nLearn how communities can use the new law giving the right of first refusal to buy local assets when they come up for sale — and how we can make it work in practice.\nPolicy Consultation 2026\nHelp shape future policy on Local Government and International Development. Your voice will help guide the next wave of co-operative priorities.\n\nCome along\, connect with fellow members\, share your perspective\, and help shape the future of Community Britain. \nRegister here:\nA recent member survey highlighted a clear desire for more local activity — and this event has been designed with that in mind. Working with local Party Council officers\, we’ve built a member-led programme that reflects what matters most to you and your region. This is your opportunity to help shape the conversation and ensure the priorities of your community are heard. \nTickets are £15 and include a buffet lunch and refreshments. \nRegister here:\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-southeast LOCATION:Worthing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/04/regional-events-2026-logos-south-east.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T160000 DTSTAMP:20260518T124629 CREATED:20260401T142144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T112023Z UID:73950-1783767600-1783785600@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain: North West DESCRIPTION:Community Britain: North West\nJoin us in central Manchester on Saturday 11 July for a day of ideas\, inspiration\, and practical action as members\, activists and leaders come together to explore how co-operation can shape stronger communities and influence national policy.\nIf you haven’t attended one of our events before\, this is a great first event to join — whether you’re one of our newer members\, a long standing member or simply interested in our work. \nProgramme\nMorning: Welcome\, stories & real-world impact \nWe kick off the day\, setting the tone for collaboration\, community pride and shared purpose\, and highlighting how co-operative priorities are being delivered in government \n\nCommunity Britain in action: Hear powerful stories as we explore how co-operative values are being delivered in government and making a real difference in communities across the UK.\nSpotlight on equality and inclusion: Discover the inspiring work of the Co-operative Party’s five Equality Networks: BAME | (dis)Ability | LGBTQ+ | Women | Youth. Learn how these networks are championing representation\, fairness and opportunity for all.\nBuilding resilience through co-operation: Dive into the latest thinking from the Building Resilience – The Case for Co-operative Agriculture report\, exploring how co-operation can strengthen food systems\, farmers and local economies.\n\nAfternoon: From ideas to action \nAfter lunch\, the focus shifts from inspiration to practical change. \n\nSociety update: Get the latest progress and priorities from the Co-op Group\, and see how co-operation is thriving regionally.\n\nInteractive workshops – get involved! Hands-on sessions designed to spark ideas and deliver real impact: \n\nCommunity Britain: Practical Action\nExplore today’s political narrative and develop strategies to strengthen and champion Community Britain.\nCommunity Right to Buy: Making it happen\nLearn how communities can use the new law giving the right of first refusal to buy local assets when they come up for sale — and how we can make it work in practice.\nPolicy Consultation 2026\nHelp shape future policy on Local Government and International Development. Your voice will help guide the next wave of co-operative priorities.\n\nCome along\, connect with fellow members\, share your perspective\, and help shape the future of Community Britain. \nDo note: that GM Party Council will hold their AGM at the venue immediate prior to the start of this event.  The GM AGM starts at 10am \nRegister here:\nA recent member survey highlighted a clear desire for more local activity — and this event has been designed with that in mind. Working with local Party Council officers\, we’ve built a member-led programme that reflects what matters most to you and your region. This is your opportunity to help shape the conversation and ensure the priorities of your community are heard. \nTickets are £15 and include a buffet lunch and refreshments. \nRegister here:\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 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;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTSTAMP:20260518T124629 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. 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