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SUMMARY:Summer School: Our link with the Co-operative Movement
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live – Summer School: join us for one of a series of short Zoom calls with Party staff to help you find out more about who we are\, what we do\, how to get active and what support we can give to help you get the most out of your membership. Aimed at some of our newer members – who may have joined in the last few years – you can also learn how we interact with the wider co-op movement and the Labour Party and how you could become a candidate. \nIn this session you will learn more about our links with the Co-operative movement.
URL:https://party.coop/event/summer-school-2025-co-operative-movement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T190000
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Policy: the Government's English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Policy\n\nThe Government’s English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill.\n\nMembers are invited to join Jim McMahon MP\, Co-operative Party Chair and Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution\, as he outlines the core legislative priorities in the Government’s forthcoming Devolution Bill. \nJim has been a key voice in advancing the Government’s upcoming Devolution Bill\, which aims to strengthen local decision-making\, bring greater powers and resources closer to communities\, and ensure more accountability and flexibility in how services are delivered. \nThis facilitated discussion will be followed by a Q&A.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-english-devo
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Policy: Lessons from Global Co-ops
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Policy\n\nLessons from Global Co-ops – Report to Members\n\nJoin us to hear more on the Co-operative Party’s new paper ‘Lessons from Global Co-operative Development’ which marks the UN International Year of Co-operatives 2025. \nThis report celebrates the success of the international co-operative movement in transforming lives and discusses what the UK can learn from global experiences in co-operative development. The new publication looks at leading examples of worldwide co-operative development\, including Spain\, Italy\, France\, Sweden and South Korea – which recently achieved a doubling of the size of the co-operative sector. \nHear from report author Co-operative Party Policy Officer\, Daniel Monaghan\, and guest speakers including Marco Lomuscio – Trento University and Rebecca Harvey – Co-opsUK. This online meeting will provide an opportunity to share insights\, ask questions\, and review key themes and recommendations in the paper.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-int-lessons
LOCATION:Online only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250619T122940Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live: Equalities - Pride 2025
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live: Equalities – Pride 2025\nStrength in Co-operation: Building Bridges & Protecting the Rights of the LGBTQ+ Community \nWednesday 21 June at 7pm on Zoom\nLGBTQ+ Co-operators invite all members of the Party to join this online event marking Pride 2025.\nWe will hear from a panel of guest speakers followed by a Q&A facilitated by the Chair of LGBTQ+ Co-operators.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-pride
LOCATION:Online only
CATEGORIES:Network Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2025: Co-operative Party Ltd
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting of Co-operative Party Ltd will take place on Saturday 28 June 2024\, online.  Our AGM is open to members and delegates only and is one of the main ways that members can engage in the democracy of our Party. \nIt will be live captioned for greater accessibility. \n\n\nAll members are able to attend the AGM.  You must provide your membership number in order to complete your registration: if you are unsure of your membership number you can either email membership@party.coop or receive an automatic replacement digital membership card containing your membership number by email here. \nAlthough only delegates appointed to represent Co-operative Party Councils and subscribing Societies and affiliates may vote at the AGM\, all individual members of the Party who joined on or before 28 March 2025 are welcome to attend and to ask questions. \nYou can use this link to register to attend. \nDelegate registration (For attention of Party Council or Subscribing Society Secretaries only)\nEach Party Council and Society/Affiliate is entitled to register delegates.  Party Councils and Subscribing Societies are requested to send a minimum of two delegates  (there is no maximum)– Party Council or Subscribing Society Secretaries can do this using this form. \nIf you have any questions for or about the AGM\, please contact Karen Wilkie\, Board Secretary\, at board@party.coop.
URL:https://party.coop/event/agm2025
LOCATION:On Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250317T141720Z
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SUMMARY:Community Britain: Local Government Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community Britain: Local Government Conference 2025\nLeeds\, Saturday 21 June\nThere’s a transformation taking place in local government. Across the country\, hundreds of Labour & Co-operative councillors are giving local people a voice and a stake in their communities. \nThis year\, Community Britain: Co-operative Party Local Government Conference taking place in central Leeds on Saturday 21st June will highlight the role communities are already playing in solving our nation’s most pressing challenges and reclaim the role of communities as a serious political and economic force – in a series of keynote speeches\, panel discussions and participatory workshops. \nWith the greatest number of Labour & Co-operative councillors than ever before in local authorities across Britain\, this is the chance to meet some of these fellow Co-operative councillors\, hear great examples of successful co-operative solutions and take part in workshops as we demonstrate best practice\, through collaboration and shared knowledge. \, we are delighted to be joined by a series of inspirational community activists and speakers. \nProgramme\n11am    Civic Welcome: \n\nCllr James Lewis\, Labour & Co-operative Leader\, Leeds City Council\n\nKeynote address: \n\nJim McMahon MP – Minster of State for Local Government and English Devolution and Chair\, Co-operative Party\n\n11.30    Co-operative Action in Local Government panel discussion\, speakers include: \n\nJim McMahon MP – Party Chair\nEmily Spurrell – Police & Crime Commissioner\, Liverpool City Region\nMayor Caroline Woodley – Hackney Council\n\n12.15    Growing an Inclusive Co-operative Economy\, with: \n\nPraful Nagund\, Good Growth Foundation\n\n13.00    Lunch \n13.15    Fringe programme in association with: Causeway Creative. Choose from either: \n\nUsing AI in Campaigns\, with Arzoo Singh\, Causeway Creative\nTackling Hate & Division in Campaigning\, with Cllr Tom Jennings\, Warrington Council & Andy Twelves\, political commentator and TV pundit\n\n14.00    Keynote address: \n\nTracy Brabin\, Mayor of West Yorkshire\n\n14.15    Community Britain: the Opportunities\, speakers include: \n\nCllr Arooj Shah- Labour & Co-operative Leader\, Oldham Council\nIndependent Commission on Neighbourhoods (ICON)\nCllr Titus Ajayi- Kingsthorpe (Northhants) Parish Council\n\n15.00    Community Britain: the Solutions\, speakrs include: \n\nAnnoushka Deighton – Friends of Stratford Hall and representative of the We’re Right Here campaign\nMayor Rokhsana Fiaz – Labour & Co-operative Leader\, Newham Council\nAndy Fearn – Protection Approaches (invited)\n\n15.45    Launch: Community Britain Councillor Training \, from \n\nLocal Government Campaign Co-op\n\n16.00    Networking event\, in association with Yorkshire & Humber Co-operative Party and Causeway Creative \n\nAttendees are invited to stay with us for a drink or two as we network and share ideas with colleagues following the conclusion of the event’s programme\n\nVenue\nThe venue is centrally located in Leeds\, approx 5 mins walk from Leeds train station.  Exact venue information will be provided 24-hours in advance. Please bring photo-ID to gain admittance. \nGetting here\nCar parking – is available on-site at the venue – subject to availability (there are 62 spaces). Cost: 0-3 Hours £8; 3-6 hours £10; 6-9 Hours £12. If the car park is full.  It is  2 mins walk to Q-Park \nThere are 2 designated Blue Badge bays.  Please contact events@party.coop arrange these in advance. \nCatering\nYour registration fee covers light refreshments and a buffet sandwich lunch\, with options for vegetarians\, vegans and those with gluten-free diets.  Please advise events@party.coop if you have any other special dietary requirements or allergies by 14-June and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nRegistration\nThe event is open to all new and experienced Councillors\, as well as those interested in local government. Attending Community Britain: the Co-operative Party’s Local Government Conference 2025 costs just £12 and includes lunch.
URL:https://party.coop/loc-gvnt-conf-2025
LOCATION:central Leeds
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Policy: Our Work in Westminster
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Policy\n\nOur Work in Westminster\nJoin General Secretary Joe Fortune and Head of Politics Caitlin Prowle for a special Co-op Live where we talk all about the work the Co-operative Party are doing in Westminster. They will be giving an update on all of our key policy areas\, from community-owned energy\, to local ownership\, to building the co-operative sector. \n\nThere will be discussion of all the latest updates\, from our big wins to where there is still work to be done. They will also be talking about the future\, and what the next steps are for the Party in the coming months.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-westminster-work
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250605T170812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T104454Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live Training: Neurodiversity
DESCRIPTION:As part of our training available for all members\, we’d like to invite you to a training session on neurodiversity. \nAn introduction to what we mean by neurodiversity\, a basic look at what we mean by this term and what conditions sit under this ‘umbrella’. Start to explore how neurodiversity might affect people’s lives living in a ‘neurotypical world’ and the challenges this can present for some people.  Later an opportunity to have a conversation around what that may mean to us as inclusive cooperators in the world today.
URL:https://party.coop/event/neurodiversity
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250509T161924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T142227Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live Training: Anti-Jewish racism
DESCRIPTION:As part of our training available for all members\, we’d like to invite you to a training session on anti-Jewish racism. \nThe session will uncover the history of anti-Jewish conspiracy theories and tropes. We will consider how to discuss issues like Israel-Palestine without echoing those tropes. The session will be interactive and will focus on practical tools to use in your councillor roles.
URL:https://party.coop/event/anti-jewish-racism
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250605T153312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T154731Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Policy: the Future Co-op Economy
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Policy\n\nThe Future Co-operative Economy\nAs innovation and technological advances transform the way we live and work\, the co-operative movement must be ready to lead and adapt to help create a more equitable economy. In a shifting world of work\, co-operatives have the potential to provide security\, fairness\, and accountability. \nThis online event will explore how co-operative models can harness emerging technologies for the common good\, creating democratic platforms that empower both workers and consumers.  We will discuss how the co-operative model can benefit freelancers\, the self-employed\, and agency workers with improved pay\, working conditions\, and flexibility. \nJoining us are Rose Marley\, CEO of Co-operatives UK\, on the importance and impact of freelance co-operatives and discuss how these can become more commonplace across the UK and Patrick Hurley MP\, the Chair of the Social\, Co-operative and Community Economy All-Party Group\, on the importance of the Government supporting co-operative growth and his experiences supporting new co-operatives prior to entering parliament.  We will also hear directly from a tech co-operative on how it has developed\, the challenges it has faced and future plans for growth. \nThis event is part of the Co-operative Party’s member-led Policy Process – which this year focuses on the ‘future co-operative economy’. There’s still time to take part\, find out more here: Policy Process 2025 \n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-future-econ
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250528T145404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T145734Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Co-operative Party meeting
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Co-operative Party members are invited to a meeting of the Scottish Co-operative Party Council which will take place on Saturday 7 June 2025 at the Renfield Centre\, 260 Bath Street\, Glasgow\, G2 4JP. The event will begin at 11am with registration from 10.30am. The event will finish by 1.30pm. \nWe will have reports from the Scottish Executive and from our elected representatives as well as the chance to have a say on the Co-operative Party’s Policy process. Please have a look at the policy process here and think about what you want to say about the future of the Co-operative Economy and on Equalities. We will also be looking to decide delegates for Co-operative Party conference. \nPlease let us know if you are intending on coming by RSVPing below.
URL:https://party.coop/event/scottish-co-operative-party-meeting/
LOCATION:The Renfield Centre\, 260 Bath Street\, Glasgow\, G2 4JP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250509T161622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T161622Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Training: Treasurer Training
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Treasurer Training\nNew Treasurer\nAll newly appointed Treasurers are invited to join us for treasurer training. \nThis Zoom event is also open to anyone who needs a refresh on what is required.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-treasurers
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250509T160820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T160838Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Training: Equalities
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Equalities Training\nNew Officers\nAll newly appointed Party Officers are invited to join Co-op Party’s Equalities Officer\, Jennifer Hemingway for Equalities Training. \nThis Zoom event is also open to anyone who needs a refresh on what is required.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-equalities
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250520T145429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T145429Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Policy: Summary of Recent Polling
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Policy\nOn Friday 23rd May\, the Co-operative Party will be releasing an exclusive new polling report together with Hope Not Hate as part of our Community Britain campaign\, looking at how people around the country feel about their country and communities.\n\nWe’re inviting our members to join this exclusive briefing ahead of the polling’s release on Wednesday 21st May at 6pm\, with speakers from the Co-operative Party\, Hope Not Hate\, and the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods.\n\nRegister here to find out more about this work and why the path to rebuilding trust in politics runs through our communities.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-polling
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250509T160935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T160935Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Training: New Officer
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Training\nNew Officers\nAll 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. \nThis Zoom event is also open to anyone who needs a refresh on what is required.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-newofficer
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250407T092336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T092336Z
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SUMMARY:Yorkshire and the Humber Co-op Campaign Day
DESCRIPTION:In 2025 local elections are taking place across the UK and Co-operation is on the ballot!\nIn the run up to polling day\, we need to do our part to reach as many voters as we can so we can help get fantastic co-operators elected in every community. So join us for a Co-op Party campaign day! \nDoncaster (with Sally Jameson MP) – 12.30pm \nHull – 5.00pm \nLet us know you’re coming and we’ll send you the details!
URL:https://party.coop/event/YATH-Campaign-2025
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250416T141840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T142040Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Policy: Local Assets in Community Hands
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Policy\nAcross 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 their local areas. This Co-op Party Live event will look at how local community groups have come together to purchase and transform local assets for the benefit of local residents. \nWe will hear from Nudge Community Builders\, who have helped to revive the historic Union Street in the centre of Plymouth with new community owned assets – including hospitality and retail offerings. \nWe will also hear how local elected representatives can support the development of new community owned assets and businesses – being guided through the process of asset listing and community ownership development. This session hopes to provide clarity on the best ways for communities and councillors to get involved and support new initiatives – helping to ensure community power can be felt in every area of the UK. \nSpeakers include: \n\nHannah Sloggett – Co-Founder\, Nudge Community Builders\nBen Holden\, Placemaking Manager\, Plunkett UK\nStephen Rolph\, Head of Community Assets & Enterprise\, Locality
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-localassets
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
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SUMMARY:Mayoral Campaign Call with Jason Stockwood
DESCRIPTION:Mayoral Campaign Call with Jason Stockwood\nThe 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.   \nFind out why Jason should be the first co-operative Greater Lincolnshire Mayor and how you can help him along the way. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
URL:https://party.coop/event/mayoral-campaign-call-with-jason-stockwood/
LOCATION:Online only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250319T163348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T163348Z
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SUMMARY:Equalities: Ramadan 2025
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live: Equalities\nRamadan 2025\nWednesday\, 26 March at 7pm on Zoom\n\n\nCo-operative Party members of all faiths and none are invited to join with our Muslim members in this online event to celebrate Ramadan. \nThis is a good chance for members celebrating Ramadan and those interested to get together online and hear from a series of speakers as they speak on a personal basis about what Ramadan means to their families\, its importance\, the breaking of the fast and their approach to politics. \nWith contributions from the Co-op Party’s General Secretary Joe Fortune and Co-operative leaders elected from across the Party to be accounced. \nAll families are welcome to take part in this Zoom event from 7.00pm\, after Iftar. Sunset is due at approximately 6.20.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-Ramadan
LOCATION:Online only
CATEGORIES:Network Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250319T153359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T163015Z
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SUMMARY:Equalities: Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live: Equalities\nWomen’s History Month 2025\nTuesday\, 25 March at 7pm on Zoom\n\nAll members are invited to join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month 2025.\nWe are proud to host this event as the newly elected Chair of our Co-operative Party Women’s Network\, Elizabeth Carr-Ellis\, sits down in conversation with Seema Malhotra\, Labour and Co-operative MP for Feltham and Heston\, and Minister for Equalities.\nJoin us to hear more about her pivotal work in government and on the international stage as she puts the principles of solidarity\, mutual aid\, and democratic participation into work to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-IWD
LOCATION:Online only
CATEGORIES:Network Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250116T145150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T112848Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Change: Wales
DESCRIPTION:A Wales Co-operative Party Conference\nIn 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 Wales 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 on its policy commitments to the co-operative and mutual sectors that widen ownership in our local economies as well as strengthen community wellbeing and resilience. \nVenue\nThis event will be held online only \nThe programme*\nWe will examine further the commitments made to co-op growth\, community energy\, local ownership and safer high streets in a series of conversations\, panel discussions and keynote speeches\, and highlight co-operative solutions that give people the tools and support they need to tackle the big issues from inequality and hunger to green jobs and high street regeneration. \n10am  Welcome and Introduction \n\nJackie Jones\, Chair Wales Co-operative Party\n\n10.05  Senedd Update: In Conversation with Labour & Co-operative Ministers: \n\nRebecca Evans MS\, Cabinet Secretary for Economy\, Energy and Planning\, Senedd Cymru\nMike Hedges MS\, Leader of Co-operative Group\, Senedd Cymru\nIn Conversation with:Caitlin Prowle\, Head of Politics\, Co-operative Party\n\n10.30    Panel Discussion and Debate: Wales Co-operative Party – Building an agenda for Co-operative Change. This is your chance to contribute to our policy agenda for the 2026 Senedd Election.  Each speaker will be followed by the opportunity for members to contribute and discuss.  Speakers include: \n\nSocial Care\, with Geraint Jenkins – Chief Executive Officer\, Cartefi\nCommunity Energy with Dan Roberts\, Cwmpas\nCommunity Right to Buy with Gareth Dowling\, Local Government Officer Co-operative Party\nChair: Huw Lewis\, Welsh Political Officer\, Co-operative Party\n\n11.30    Delivering for Wales in Westminster\, in conversation with: \n\nBecky Gittins MP\, Member of Parliament for Clywd East\nIn Conversation with: Caitlin Prowle\, Head of Politics\, Co-operative Party\n\n12.00    Delivering in Local Government across Wales\,  speakers include: \n\nCllr Sonia Reynolds\, Neath Port Talbot Council\nCllr Mary Ann Brocklesby\, Leader Monmouthshire Council\nBaroness Wilcox of Newport\, Deputy Speaker\, House of Lords\nChair: Mary Wimbury\, Co-op Party NEC Representative (Wales)\n\n12.30    Delivering Safer Communities & Action on Retail Crime\,  with \n\nJane Mudd\, Police & Crime Commissioner for Gwent\nChair: Jackie Owen\, Secretary Wales Co-operative Party\n\n12.45    UK Policy Consultation for 2025\, with \n\nGareth Dowling\, Co-op Party Local Government Officer\n\n13.00    Next steps for the Co-operative Party in Wales\, with \n\nHuw Lewis\, Wales Political Officer\n\n*Programme is subject to change
URL:https://party.coop/event/2025-Wales-conf
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20241218T174540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T141055Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Change: Scotland
DESCRIPTION:A Scottish Co-operative Party Conference\nIn 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 on its policy commitments to the co-operative and mutual sectors that widen ownership in our local economies as well as strengthen community wellbeing and resilience. \nThe programme\nWe will examine further the commitments made to co-op growth\, community energy\, local ownership and safer high streets in a series of conversations\, panel discussions and keynote speeches\, and highlight co-operative solutions that give people the tools and support they need to tackle the big issues from inequality and hunger to green jobs and high street regeneration. \n10.00    Welcome & introduction \n10.00    The Largest Westminster Parliament Group – in conversation with Scotland’s Labour & Co-operative MPs \n\nDouglas Alexander MP\, Minister of State for Trade\, Policy and Economics and Member of Parliament for Lothian East\nKirsty McNeill MP\, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) and Member of Parliament for Midlothian\nKirsteen Sullivan MP\, Member of Parliament for Bathgate and Linlithgow\nIn Conversation with: Joe Fortune\, General Secretary Co-operative Party\n\n10.45    ScotMid Co-operative Society update \n\nEddie Thorn\, President ScotMid Co-operative Society\n\n11.00    Policy Priorities for 2026’s Elections to Scottish Parliament. Guest speakers include: \n\nCommunity Power with Anas Sarwar MSP\, Leader of Scottish Labour and MSP for Glasgow\nEnergy with Sarah Boyack MSP\, Party Spokesperson on Energy and MSP for Lothian\nFood Justice with Rhoda Grant MSP\, Party Spokesperson on Islands and MSP for Highlands and Islands\n\n11.45    Policy Priorities for 2026’s Election – review of proposals\, participatory feedback session led by: \n\nDan Monaghan and Richard McCready\, Co-op Party parliamentary and political staffers\n\n12.15   Being a Scottish Co-operative Councillor\, with speakers tbc \n12.45    Introducing the UK’s 2025 Policy Consultation and how you can take part\, with \n\nDan Monaghan\, Policy Officer Co-operative Party\n\n13.00    Next steps\, with \n\nRichard McCready\, Scottish  Co-operative Party Policy & Parliamentary Officer\n\n*subject to change \n[In a change to previously advised\, this event is online only.  If you have previously registered for this as an in-person event\, do message us for a refund.]
URL:https://party.coop/event/2025-Scotland-conf
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250225T112057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T100010Z
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SUMMARY:London Co-operative Party Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:London Co-operative Party Conference 2025\nWith campaign workshops\, policy debates and open sessions\, this year’s London Co-operative Party Conference is all about action.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe London Co-operative Party Conference returns for 2025\, bringing together workshops\, discussions and training sessions to tackle London’s most pressing challenges. \nYou’ll hear from high profile elected co-operators at all levels of government\, alongside campaigning voices and those at the forefront of delivering solutions from London’s co-operative movement – but just as importantly\, it’s about giving everyone the opportunity to shape the discussion and learn from each other. \nBuilding on the momentum of a new Labour government and our “5 Mutual Missions for London” manifesto\, the conference will explore four key themes: \n\nHousing Democracy: From Leasehold to Commonhold\nClean Energy\, Clean Water: Reclaiming London’s Commons\nCommon Ground: Tackling Division & Isolation in London’s Communities\nGrowth For All: Co-operative Solutions for London’s Future\n\nOur programme features speaker sessions alongside: \n\nCollaborative policy development workshops\nSkills-sharing and training sessions\nAction planning for local campaigns\nOpen space sessions on topics chosen by attendees\n\nWhether you’re a longtime member or new to the co-operative movement\, you’ll find opportunities to contribute and connect with fellow members\, elected representatives\, and co-operative changemakers. \nThis event is open to all Co-operative Party members in London and beyond\, as well as ‘co-op curious’ Labour Party members interested in joining us or finding out more. \nTickets are £6.50 for members and £12.50 for non-members (£4.50 for concessions & unwaged) and include tea\, coffee and lunch.
URL:https://party.coop/event/london-cp-conf-2025/
LOCATION:Westminster area\, Venue tbc
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ORGANIZER;CN="London Co-operative Party":MAILTO:london@local.party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250210T112805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T172140Z
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SUMMARY:Stroud Co-operative Party to Host Conversation on Cooperative Housing Solutions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur discussions will be rooted in the 2017 Cooperative Party Housing Policy document and a supplementary briefing on Cooperative Housing produced in 2023. \nParticipating groups include: \nTom Low\, Eastington Community Land Trust https://eclt.eastington.website/ \nOli Rodker\, Ecological Land Cooperative https://ecologicalland.coop/ \nChikara Shimasaki\, Stroud Commons https://stroudcommons.org/ \nTed Stevens\, Horizon Cohousing https://www.horizoncohousing.org/ \nThe Mid-Counties Cooperative Party Council has generously provided funding for this initiative.
URL:https://party.coop/event/stroud-co-operative-party-to-host-conversation-on-cooperative-housing-solutions/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stroud Co-operative Party":MAILTO:stroudcoopparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250303T104408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T110049Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Policy: Saving Britain's Social Clubs
DESCRIPTION:Saving Britain’s Social Clubs\nFor 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 declining. These are places where people congregate to enjoy shared activities and events and\, as such are generally run as either member-owned co-operatives or membership-based charities\, meaning they are run by the communities that they support. \nThe Co-operative Party is committed to do all we can to strengthen communities across the UK and give them the rights to protect these vital assets. Join us on Zoom as we discuss policy proposals that will work to recover and renew social clubs and expand the democratic economy. \nSpeakers include: \n\nJonathan Gordon Farleigh – Managing Director and Co-founder\, Stir to Action;\nNick Plumb – Director of Policy and Insight\, Power to Change;\nKirsty McNeill MP – Member of Parliament for Midlothian and Under-Secretary of State for Scotland.\n\n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-socialclubs
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250129T150137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T103444Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Change: Midlands
DESCRIPTION:A Co-operative Party Regional Conference\nfor the Midlands\nIn 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 West and East Midland regions are invited to take part in this online Zoom event on Saturday 8 March from 10.30am to 1pm. \nThe theme for this Conference is Co-operative Change – and how the Co-operative Party is delivering on its policy commitments to the co-operative and mutual sectors that widen ownership in our local economies as well as strengthen community wellbeing and resilience.  We will examine further the commitments made to co-op growth\, community energy\, local ownership and safer high streets in a series of conversations\, panel discussions and keynote speeches\, and highlight co-operative solutions that give people the tools and support they need to tackle the big issues from inequality and hunger to green jobs and high street regeneration. \nVenue\nThis event will be held online only \nThe programme\n10.30    Welcome \n\nEmma Hoddinott\, Assistant General Secretary\, Co-operative Party\n\n10.35     Largest ever Labour & Co-operative Parliamentary Group\, in conversation with Emma Hoddinott: \n\nPreet Gill MP\, Chair of Westminster Parliamentary Group and MP for Edgbaston\nGareth Snell MP\, MP for Stoke on Trent Central\nBaggy Shanker MP\, MP for Derby South\n\n11.00     Delivery of co-operative solutions in local growth plans\, in conversation with local elected representatives including: \n\nRichard Parker\, Mayor of West Midlands\nClaire Ward\, Mayor of East Midlands\n\n11.30     Building a co-operative manifesto\, with: \n\nGareth Dowling\, Co-operative Party Local Government Officer\n\n11.45    Delivering Community Power Facilitated panel discussion with community organisers including: \n\nJeevan Jones\, Save Birmingham\nDeana Bamford\, Coalville CAN\nKaren Creavin\, Active Wellbeing Society\n\n12.15    Safer Community and Action on Retail Crime\, in conversation with regional Police and Crime Commissioners : \n\nDanielle Stone\, Northamptonshire Police\, Fire and Crime Commissioner\nNicolle Ndiweni\, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner\n\n12.45    Introduction to 2025’s policy consultation\, with: \n\nDan Monaghan\, Co-operative Party Policy Officer\n\n13.00     Next steps
URL:https://party.coop/event/2025-Mids-conf
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250224T105026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T105204Z
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SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Policy: International Development
DESCRIPTION:International Development\nThe 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. \nCo-operatives can bring communities together across divides and ensure even the most marginalised have a voice. They reinvest in communities\, helping to stabilise areas ravaged by conflict and disasters. By promoting economic resilience and social cohesion\, co-operatives help rebuild trust and create lasting foundations for peace. \nJoin our online Co-operative Party Live event\, where we’ll be discussing the roles co-operatives can play in international development\, peacebuilding and post-conflict rebuilding with speakers including: \n\nPreet Kaur Gill MP\, Chair of the Co-operative Party Parliamentary Group and former Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development[\nPaul Gerrard\, Director of Campaigns\, Public Affairs and Policy at the Co-operative Group\nAlice Macdonald MP\, International Development committee member and Labour & Co-operative MP for Norwich North
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025-intdev
LOCATION:Online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20241218T172043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T101508Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Change: East & South East
DESCRIPTION:A Co-operative Party Regional Conference\nfor South East & Eastern England\nIn 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 22 February from 2.30pm to 5pm. \nThe theme for this Conference is Co-operative Change – and how the Co-operative Party is delivering on its policy commitments to the co-operative and mutual sectors that widen ownership in our local economies as well as strengthen community wellbeing and resilience.  We will examine further the commitments made to co-op growth\, community energy\, local ownership and safer high streets in a series of conversations\, panel discussions and keynote speeches\, and highlight co-operative solutions that give people the tools and support they need to tackle the big issues from inequality and hunger to green jobs and high street regeneration. \nThe programme*\n2.30   Welcome and introduction \n\nEmma Hoddinott\, Assistant General Secretary\, Co-operative Party\n\n2.35     Largest Ever Co-operative Parliamentary Group\, in conversation with regional MPs \n\nAndrew Pakes MP\, MP for Peterborough\nChris Vince MP\, MP for Harlow\nAlice MacDonald MP\, MP for Norwich North\nIn conversation with: Emma Hoddinott\, Asst Gen. Secretary\n\n3.00     Delivery: Community Energy – facilitated Panel discussion with: \n\nOllie Pendered\, Community Energy South\nCllr Liz Terry\, Leader Reading Council & Director Reading Community Energy Co-operative Society\nChair: Sarah McCarthy-Fry\, Member Nominated Director at the Co-op & former Labour & Co-op MP\n\n3.30     Delivery: Community Power – facilitated Panel discussion with: \n\nJosh Westerling\, Power to Change\nPaula Woolven\, Havens Community Hub\nOthers – tbc\nChair: Lucy Naylor\, Co-operative Party NEC representative (South)\n\n4.00     Delivery: Safer communities and action on  retail crime – in conversation with: \n\nJohn Tizard\,  Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire\nSarah Taylor\, Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk\nChair:Cllr Denise Scott-McDonald\, President Co-op National Members Council and Councillor\, Royal Borough of Greenwich\n\n4.30   Introduction to 2025’s policy consultation\, with \n\nDan Monaghan\, Co-operative Party Policy Officer\n\n4.45  Build Your Co-operative Manifesto\, with \n\nGareth Dowling\, Local Government Officer & Regional Organiser\, Co-operative Party\n\n5.00     Final words & next steps\, with \n\nJohn Cook\, Local Organiser (East and South East)\, Co-operative Party\n\n*Subject to change
URL:https://party.coop/event/2025-SE%26East-regional-conf
LOCATION:Online only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20241218T143730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T155808Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Change: North of England
DESCRIPTION:A Co-operative Party Regional Conference\nfor the North of England\nIn 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 Saturday 15 February from 10am to 12.30pm. \nThe theme for this Conference is Co-operative Change – and how the Co-operative Party is delivering on its policy commitments to the co-operative and mutual sectors that widen ownership in our local economies as well as strengthen community wellbeing and resilience. \nThe programme *\nWe will examine further the commitments made to co-op growth\, community energy\, local ownership and safer high streets in a series of conversations\, panel discussions and keynote speeches\, and highlight co-operative solutions that give people the tools and support they need to tackle the big issues from inequality and hunger to green jobs and high street regeneration. \n10.30    Welcome and introduction \n\nAbigail Marshall Katung\, NEC representative\n\n10.35     Largest Ever Co-operative Parliamentary Group\, in conversation with regional MPs \n\nJo Platt MP\, Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton\nSarah Hall MP\, Member of Parliament for Warrington South\nIn conversation with: Joe Fortune\, General Secretary\n\n11.00     Delivery  of co-operative solutions at a local level. Facilitated Panel discussion with: \n\nDavid Skaith\, Mayor of York and North York\nKim McGuiness\, Mayor of the North East\nChair: Gareth Dowling\, Local Government Officer & Regional Organiser\, Co-op Party\n\n11.30     A Communities Right to Buy. Facilitated Panel discussion with: \n\nCllr Arooj Shah\, Leader Oldham Council re Oldham Colisseum\nCllr Minesh Parekh\, Sheffield City Council\nJohn Needham\, Secretary Scunthorpe United Supporters Society (IRONS Trust)\nChair – tbc\n\n12.00     Safer communities and action on  retail crime. In conversation with: \n\nDavid Allen\, Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner\nJoy Allen\, Durham Police and Crime Commissioner\nChair – Abigail Marshall Katung\, NEC representative\n\n12.30     Introduction to 2025’s policy consultation\, with \n\nDan Monaghan\, Co-operative Party Policy Officer\n\n12.45     Build Your Co-operative Manifesto\, with \n\nGareth Dowling\, Local Government Officer & Regional Organiser\, Co-operative Party\n\n13.00     Final words & next steps\, with \n\nAbigail Marshall-Katung\, NEC representative\n\n*Details on speakers and the programme are being finalised and are subject to change
URL:https://party.coop/event/2025-North-regional-conf
LOCATION:Online only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T033205
CREATED:20250130T143200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T150116Z
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SUMMARY:Local Government Conference 2025: fringe event on Local Power Plan
DESCRIPTION:Title: Power to the People – Maximising the Local Power Plan \nHost: Co-operative Party \nBrief: How councils and communities can get ready to deliver community energy locally \nChair: Cllr Adam Hug (Lab & Co-op)\, Leader\, Westminster City Council and Chair\, LGA Net Zero Board \nSpeakers: \nTom Hayes MP\, Bournemouth East and Government’s National Energy Mission Champion \nCllr Mariam Lolavar (Lab & Co-op)\, Cabinet Member\, Royal Borough of Greenwich and Greenwich Co-op Commission Lead \nKate Gilmartin\, Chief Executive\, British Hydropower Association and Board Member\, Rossendale Valley Energy and Community Energy England \nGareth Dowling\, Local Government Officer\, Co-operative Party and Skelmersdale Community Energy \nWhen : Sunday 9th February 2025 \nTime : TBC \nWhere : Labour Local Government Conference\, Warwick Conferences\, Warwick University
URL:https://party.coop/event/labour-lgc-2025/
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