Co-op Party Live Local: Build Your Own Co-operative Manifesto In advance of next May’s local elections, the Co-operative Party is launching a brand new Build Your Own Co-operative Manifesto tool.  Whether you are at the start of your co-operative development journey or have significant co-operative policies in place – this tool should have something for […]

Join our conversation with Baggy Shanker MP, the Labour & Co-operative MP for Derby South and the only official Co-operative MP in Derbyshire. He’ll cover everything you wanted to know about what it’s like to be a newly elected MP, the difference between running a council and being a Parliamentarian, and the Co-operative agenda which […]

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Co-op Party Women: Bystander Training We can all be bystanders. Every day events unfold around us. At some point, we will register someone in danger. When this happens, we will decide to do or say something (and become an active bystander), or to simply let it go […]

Come and listen to guest speaker Scott Darraugh, renowned social innovator, Chair of Andy Burham’s Social Enterprise Advisory Group talk about how Greater Manchester has put co-operative social enterprises at the heart of the economy to deliver better and more inclusive public services. Scott has developed Manchester’s first cooperative children’s home which was opened earlier […]

Co-op Party Live - Policy Learning from International Co-operative Growth The new Labour Government has made a historic commitment to doubling the size of the co-operative sector across the UK. To achieve this objective, we will have to learn from leading international examples of co-operative growth. At this Co-op Party Live Event, we will learn […]

The Withington & Wythenshawe, and Manchester Co-op Party branch warmly welcome Labour and Co-operative MP for Leigh & Atherton, Jo Platt to talk Community Ownership. Guests from across Greater Manchester are invited to join the branch meeting for this part of the agenda, starting at 6pm.

Co-op Party Live - Wales All members from across Wales are invited to join this Zoom event as we outline our priorities ahead of the 2026 Senedd Cymru elections

Co-op Party Live - Policy Unleashing Co-op Retrofit In the current energy crisis, we often hear about large-scale national policies and their direct impact on individual households. However, an equally important focus lies at the community level, where collective action can drive significant change. This is where energy communities come into play, offering a unique […]

Co-op Party Live - Scotland All members from across Scotland are invited to join this Zoom event as we outline our priorities ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary elections

Co-op Party Live - Local 100 Days to Go!  Until May 2025's elections An online briefing as we approach just 100 days until election day May 2025. Hear from Party Staff, Officers and leading councillors about the campaign ahead and embedding co-operation in your local campaigns

Co-op Party Live - Policy In May 2023, Barnardo’s and Co-op launched an ambitious partnership to bring local communities together to support the positive futures of 750,000 10–25-year olds across the UK, following research that found a third of young people do not feel positive about their future. Young people growing up in poverty face […]

Co-op Party Live - Training for Treasurers Training for all treasurers that will take you through the basic requirements of the role, especially in preparation for doing your annual accounts and your budget for the year.

A Co-operative Party Regional Conference for the South West region In 2025, the Co-operative Party is once again holding a series of virtual Conferences across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters from across the South West region are invited to take part in this online Zoom event on Saturday 1 February from 10.30am to 1pm. The […]

Title: Power to the People - Maximising the Local Power Plan Host: Co-operative Party Brief: How councils and communities can get ready to deliver community energy locally Chair: Cllr Adam Hug (Lab & Co-op), Leader, Westminster City Council and Chair, LGA Net Zero Board Speakers: Tom Hayes MP, Bournemouth East and Government’s National Energy Mission Champion Cllr […]

A Co-operative Party Regional Conference for the North of England In 2025, the Co-operative Party is once again holding a series of virtual Conferences across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters from across the North West, North East and Yorkshire & Humber regions are invited to take part in this online Zoom event on […]

A Co-operative Party Regional Conference for South East & Eastern England In 2025, the Co-operative Party is once again holding a series of virtual Conferences across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters from across East of England and South East regions are invited to take part in this online Zoom event on Saturday […]

International Development The co-operative movement has a long and proud history of supporting international development and post-conflict rebuilding throughout the world. From Rwanda to Guatemala, co-operatives have helped to provide critical assistance, rebuilt communities, and sparked hope for a better future. Co-operatives can bring communities together across divides and ensure even the most marginalised have […]

Saving Britain's Social Clubs For so many towns and cities across the country, social clubs have been the beating hearts of communities. They have been vital spaces for people to come together, but have been under pressure for decades and, with the impact of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, these community lifelines are fast […]

Stroud Co-operative Party is hosting pleased to hold a conversation on Co-operative Housing as a viable solution for market towns, villages, and small rural communities. Our discussions will be rooted in the 2017 Cooperative Party Housing Policy document and a supplementary briefing on Cooperative Housing produced in 2023. Participating groups include: Tom Low, Eastington Community […]

London Co-operative Party Conference 2025 With campaign workshops, policy debates and open sessions, this year's London Co-operative Party Conference is all about action. The London Co-operative Party Conference returns for 2025, bringing together workshops, discussions and training sessions to tackle London's most pressing challenges. You'll hear from high profile elected co-operators at all levels of […]

A Scottish Co-operative Party Conference 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 […]

'Marmot City Approach' - Lessons from Coventry for Addressing Health inequalities Hosted by Wolverhampton & South Staffs Co-operative Party and Walsall Labour Group. Open to Co-operative and Labour Party members, this event explores the lessons from Coventry for local government when addressing health inequalities. Inspired by the work of Professor Sir Michael Marmot and the […]

Mayoral Campaign Call with Jason Stockwood The elections are fast approaching on Thursday 1st May for mayoral and local elections. Join us for a special online call with our candidate for Greater Lincolnshire Jason Stockwood at 6:30pm on Tuesday 15th April.   Find out why Jason should be the first co-operative Greater Lincolnshire Mayor and how […]

Co-op Party Live - Policy Across the UK, communities are already taking action to meet the challenges we face – whether its food poverty, high energy prices or the loss of important civic institutions. Communities need to be restored as a serious political and economic force across Britain – empowering people to revive and reshape […]

Co-op Party Live - Training New Officers All newly appointed Party Officers are invited to join Joel Northcott, Co-operative Party Membership Officer, as he outlines what is required of your role.  Do take part if you have recently been made Branch and/or Party Council Secretary, Chair or Treasurer. This Zoom event is also open to […]