BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Co-operative Party - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20231122T163037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T163552Z UID:64085-1700676000-1700679600@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: Expanding Employment Ownership DESCRIPTION:Expanding Employment Ownership\nAt the Co-operative Party\, we know that employee-owned businesses are more resilient\, fairer to the workers\, and contribute far beyond their size and drive a fundamentally fairer economy and across the UK\, the Employee Ownership sector increased by 30% last year and the Party is committed to ensuring a Labour & Co-operative government will continue this growth. \nJoin us on Zoom as Dan Monaghan – Co-operative Party Policy Officer – discusses the implementation of the recent California Employee Ownership Act with Ra Cristello\, Deputy Director of Research SEIU-UHW\, which has lead to a scaling up and advantaging of employee and worker enterprises such as unionised healthcare co-ops across California.  Ra’s work at Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) has helped to build several innovative employment models in California without compromising traditional union values or worker control. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-eo2023 LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/03/co-op-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20231110T112632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T134811Z UID:63626-1700308800-1700316000@party.coop SUMMARY:Northumberland Campaign Day DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Campaign Day\nwith Kim McGuinness and Susan Dungworth\nand special guest Lisa Nandy MP\nOn Thursday 4th May\, 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. \nOn Saturday 18th November we’ll be holding campaign sessions to support our Labour and Co-operative candidate for North East mayor Kim McGuinness\, and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner candidate Susan Dungworth. \nPlease sign up below and we will send you details of the meeting points. URL:https://party.coop/event/northumberland-2023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/03/poster_a_web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20231031T140459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T140459Z UID:63554-1700071200-1700074800@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: Fan owned football clubs DESCRIPTION:Fan owned football clubs\nThe Co-operative Party and movement has been campaigning for increasing fan ownership of football clubs for over 20 years.  The social role of football clubs is integral to many communities – giving people the chance to own their club increases their connection with it\, generating a shared responsibility to sustaining ‘their’ club whilst unlocking more volunteers and increased community participation. \nA growing band of football clubs are demanding radical changes calling for our national game to be governed with increasing fairness\, openness and transparency. Join us on Zoom to hear more.  Speakers include Niall Couper\, the DONS Trust; and chair of campaigning group Fair Game URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-fanownedfootballclubs2023 LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/03/co-op-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20231012T122110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T141635Z UID:63436-1698861600-1698865200@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: a fairer system for UK housing DESCRIPTION:A Fairer System for UK Housing\nBritain is in the midst of a housing crisis\, with rents soaring\, leaseholders exploited\, people priced out of home ownership whilst failing to provide adequate housing at reasonable rent. The Co-operative Party believes delivering a new housing system that is more equitable\, higher quality and more affordable for the British public must be a central priority for the next Labour & Co-operative Government. \nJoin us on Zoom as we hear from campaigning organisations Generation Rent\, Get Commonhold Done and Labour Housing on the steps being taken to address this.  Speakers include: \n\nCllr Rachel Blake – Vice-Chair Labour Housing and Labour & Co-operative PPC for Cities of London & Westminster;\nTom Darling – Campaign Manager\, Renters’ Reform Coalition\nDermot McKibbon – Get Commonhold Done\nLuke Murphy – policy and political adviser leading work on housing\, local government and devolution.\nChair: Georgia O’Brien – Digital & Communications Manager\, Co-operative Party URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-housing2023 LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/03/co-op-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20231004T155715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T115717Z UID:63399-1697652000-1697655600@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: action on retail crime DESCRIPTION:Action on Retail Crime\nThere is an endemic of crime on our high streets. \nAccording to new data released by the Co-op earlier this summer\, criminal acts in retail stores have jumped 35% since the start of the year\, with more than 175\,000 incidents recorded – amounting to almost 1\,000 incidents a day. Frontline store workers had seen physical assaults increase year on year by 30%\, while antisocial behaviour and verbal abuse rose by 20%. \nJoin us on Zoom to find out how you can join calls for increased action to tackle persistent and repeat offenders. With Paul Gerrard – Campaigns\, Public Affairs and Board Secretariat Director\, The Co-op\, Emily Spurrell – Labour & Co-operative Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside and other invited guest speakers. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-retailcrime2023 LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/03/co-op-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230808T154351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T150620Z UID:62831-1696734000-1697079599@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-operative Party at Labour Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION:At this year’s Labour Conference in Liverpool\, we’re looking forward to a packed programme delivered with partners from across the movement. From local ownership to co-operative growth\, we’ll be talking about our practical solutions to the biggest problems our country faces. \nJoin our fringe events\nWhy Rural Wins for Labour\n📍 Venue: ACC\, Meeting Room 13\n📅 Date: Sunday 08 October 2023\n⏰ Time: 13.00-14:00\n🤝 In partnership with NALC and Labour Coast and Country \nPanel includes: \n\nChair: Emma Hoddinott\, Co-operative Party\nJim McMahon MP\, Chair of the Co-operative Party\nJackie Weaver\, Chief Officer\, Cheshire Association of Local Councils\nCllr Keith Stevens Chair\, National Association of Local Councils\nCllr Elizabeth Marsh\, Misterton with Walcote Parish Council\nBaroness Hayman of Ullock\, Shadow Defra spokesperson\n\nOwning and Controlling: The Case for Community Power and Local Ownership\n📍 Venue: ACC\, Meeting Room 21\n📅 Date: Monday 09 October 2023\n⏰ Time: 14.00-15:00\n🤝 In partnership with Power to Change and the Plunkett Foundation \nPanel includes: \n\nChair: Emma Foody\, Co-operative Party\nJames Alcock\, Chief Executive\, Plunkett Foundation\nPaula Barker MP\, Shadow Minister for Devolution and the English Regions\nInayat Omarji\, Community Business Leader\nAnnoushka Deighton\, Friends of Stretford Public Hall\n\nA Mission for Sustained Growth: How a Labour Government can support Co-operatives and Social Enterprise\n📍 Venue: ACC\, Meeting Room 25\n📅 Date: Tuesday 10 October 2023\n⏰ Time: 17.30-18:30\n🤝 In partnership with Co-operatives UK and Social Enterprise UK \nPanel includes: \n\nChair: Joe Fortune\, General Secretary\, Co-operative Party\nJames Murray MP\, Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury\nRose Marley\, Chief Executive\, Co-ops UK\nPeter Holbrook\, Chief Executive\, Social Enterprise UK\nDr Miatta Fahnbulleh\, Economist and Labour & Co-operative Parliamentary Candidate for Peckham\n\nIn the conference hall\nCo-operative Party Address to Conference\n📍 Venue: Main Conference Hall\n📅 Date: Monday 09 October 2023\n⏰ Time: 16.25 \nWatch as our General Secretary Joe Fortune delivers sororal greetings to the main conference hall on behalf of the Co-operative Party. \nVisit our stall\nDon’t forget to visit us at Stall 2\, directly facing the entrance to the main conference venue at the ECL\, to find out more about our events\, campaigns and making the most of your membership. \nGet WhatsApp Reminders during Labour Conference\nWe know that Labour Conference can be incredibly hectic\, with so many things to see and do. That’s why you can sign up to receive updates from our team on WhatsApp reminding you of when our events are about to start\, what’s on at our Stall that day\, and other updates throughout conference. To sign up\, click this link or message “LAB23” to 07739971554. URL:https://party.coop/event/lab23 LOCATION:ECL & ACC\, Kings Dock\, Liverpool\, L3 4FP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/08/Lab23a-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230928T144407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T091236Z UID:63342-1696442400-1696446000@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: Celebrating Black History Month DESCRIPTION:Black History Month: Celebrating our Sisters\nJoin us as the Co-operative Party marks 2023’s Black History Month and highlights our pioneering black women who have blazed a trail as co-operators and in their communities… \nThis year’s BHM theme of ‘Celebrating Our Sisters‘ recognises the leadership\, talent\, and impact that black women have played in shaping history\, inspiring change\, and building communities. \nOur online event will honour the achievements of our black women Co-operative Party members and elected representatives as we celebrate their accomplishments and encourage future generations to take care of themselves and their communities. \nWe have invited our speakers to share their own stories and explore their own journeys addressing themes such as resilience\, self-care\, and well-being. With: \n\nCllr Denise Scott McDonald – Dept Leader\, Greenwich Council & President\, Co-op National Members Council\nKate Osamor MP for Edmonton\nCllr Kemi Akinola – Leader\, Wandsworth Council\nCllr Sharon Thompson – Dept Leader\, Birmingham City Council\nChair: Cllr Abigail Marshall Katung – Co-operative Party NEC (representing the North of England).\n\nRegister to attend on Zoom by clicking the red Register to Attend button now. URL:https://party.coop/event/bhm2023 LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/09/Black-History-Month-2023-v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231003 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230601T162620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T111120Z UID:62214-1696129200-1696215599@party.coop SUMMARY:Newcastle Co-op Campaign Day DESCRIPTION:Newcastle Co-op Campaign Day\nIn 2024 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! \nLet us know you’re coming and we’ll send you details!\n\n\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Which sessions will you be attending*\n \n Select All\n \n \n Saturday - 10:30 - Arthurs Hill\n \n \n Saturday - 13:30 - Newbiggin Hall and Callerton\n \n \n Saturday - 15:30 - Lemington (door knocking)\n \n \n Saturday - 15:30 - Lemington (leafleting)\n \n \n Sunday - 11:00 - Heaton\n Transport\n \n I would like to request a lift\n \n \n I can offer a lift to another member\n If you ticked either of the above let us know where you're traveling from. URL:https://party.coop/event/newcastle-october-2023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/06/IMG-20230415-WA0007.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230922T183744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T183932Z UID:63300-1695736800-1695747600@party.coop SUMMARY:Rutherglen and Hamilton West Campaigning Session with Anas Sarwar MP DESCRIPTION:Co-operative Party members are invited to join a campaigning session to support Co-operative Party member\, Michael Shanks\, in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. \nWe will be joined by Scottish Co-operative MSP and Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar. \nThe campaign session will be on Tuesday 26 September at 2pm and the meeting point will be the campaign headquarters 7 East Kilbride Road\, Rutherglen\, G73 5EA. \nIf you are able to join us\, let us know by filming in the form below. URL:https://party.coop/event/rutherglen-and-hamilton-west-campaigning-session-with-anas-sarwar-mp/ LOCATION:7 East Kilbride Road\, Rutherglen\, G73 5EA\, 7 East Kilbride Road\, Rutherglen\, G73 5EA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2021/01/Scottish-Co-operative-Party.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230829T125354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T125546Z UID:63019-1695461400-1695481200@party.coop SUMMARY:Developing a co-operative strategy for the North East Mayoral Authority DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND URL:https://party.coop/event/north-east-mayoral-strategy/ LOCATION:Hope St Xchange\, 1-3 Hind Street\, Sunderland\, SR1 3QD\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/08/event-poster-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230926 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230530T152036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T085858Z UID:62170-1695438000-1695610799@party.coop SUMMARY:Annual Conference 2023: DESCRIPTION:Date\nThe 2023 Annual Conference of the Co-operative Party AMBITION FOR CHANGE will take place from Monday 18th to Friday 29th September. \nVenue:\nOnline-only \nConference timeline:\nw/c 18 September: on ZOOM @ 6.30pm\n\nMonday 18: Westminster Parliamentary Report\nTuesday 19: Holyrood Parliamentary Report\nWednesday 20: Cardiff Bay Senedd Report\nThursday 21: Fringe event with FairGame\n\nSaturday 23 September:\nDAY 1: Livestream on Co-operative Party website www.party.coop from 10.30am to 2pm\, including: \n\nChair’s address\nShowcase: includes keynote addresses from prominent politicians\, panel debates and case studies focusing on\n\nCo-op Growth\nCommunity Energy\nCommunity Power\n\n\nKeynote speakers include\n\nLisa Nandy MP\, Shadow Secretary of State for Leveling Up\, Housing\, Communities and Local Government\nEd Miliband MP\, Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change and Net Zero\nJonathan Reynolds MP\, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Industrial Strategy\n\n\n\nSunday 24 September:\nDAY 2: Zoom Click Here to Register from 10.30am to 2pm\, including: \n\nPolicy debate on Housing\, followed by response from Chair NEC Policy Sub-Committee\nPolicy discussions examining the Co-operative Party’s work on:\n\nSocial justice\nFairer economy\n\n\nUpdate to Conference: Equalities at the Heart of Co-operation Conference – summary of online conference held on Saturday 9 September 2023:\nBusiness of Conference:\n\n2024 members subscription\nRule Change\nMotions (if any)\n\n\n\nw/c 25 September: daily on Zoom @ either 1pm or 6.30pm\n\nChair’s reports from member-led Equality Networks\n\nIf you have any questions about the Annual Conference\, please contact Issy Oozeerally\, Events Officer at events@party.coop. URL:https://party.coop/event/annual-conference-2023 LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/05/Ambition-for-Change-Conf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230830T125316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T094134Z UID:63031-1695146400-1695151800@party.coop SUMMARY:Standing as a Co-operative Party Candidate - North East Information Event DESCRIPTION:Please register in advance of the event below. URL:https://party.coop/event/standing-as-a-co-operative-party-candidate-information-event/ LOCATION:Labour Central\, Kings Manor\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 6PA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/08/Co-operative-Candidate-Development-Programme-Logo-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230911 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230627T094226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T100910Z UID:62436-1694228400-1694314799@party.coop SUMMARY:Equalities at the Heart of Co-operation: Co-operative Party Equalities Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION:Equalities at the Heart of Co-operation: Co-operative Party Equalities Conference 2023 is dedicated to the work of the Co-operative Party’s member-led Equalities Networks\, addressing intersectional themes. \nThis year’s event will take place online on Saturday 9th September 2023. In a change to previous advertisement\, the conference will be livestreamed on the Co-operative Party’s website\, rather than on Zoom. \nThe Conference programme and content is determined by the Party’s Equalities Advisory Committee\, as follows: \n10am     Welcome \n10.05   The Equalities Act: Past\, Present and Future \n\nIn Conversation with: the Rt. Hon. Harriet Harman KC MP and Anneliese Dodds MP\, followed by live Q&A with Anneliese Dodds MP.\n\n10.45   Comfort break \n10.50   Equality from the Start: Challenges in Starting Diverse Co-ops \n\nJen Bird\, Signalise\nAndy Stankard\, President Hull & East Riding Credit Union\nClaude Hendrickson\, MBE\, Leeds Community Homes\n\n11.25   Comfort break \n11.30   Co-operative Values in an Inclusive Workplace \n\nLucy Caldicott\, Change Out\nNamratta Bedi\, Rise Staff Network\, Co-op Group\n\n12.05   Comfort break \n12.10   Introducing your elected Equality Representatives on the Co-op Party NEC \n\nEllie Ormsby\, NEC Youth Rep\nCecile Wright\, NEC BAME Rep\nAshley Halstead\, NEC LGBTQ+ Rep\nSandra Wilson\, NEC (dis)Ability Rep\n\n12.20   Diverse Councils: Increasing Representation in Local Government \n\nBaroness Debbie Wilcox of Newport\, Co-Chair of Project\nCllr Leslie Pumm\, Brighton & Hove City Council\nCllr Ellie Ormbsy\, Westminster City Council\n\n12.55   Final remarks \n13.00   End \nPlease note this online event will be live captioned for greater accessibility. \nRegister here for more details: \n\n  URL:https://party.coop/event/equalities-conference-2023 LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/06/EqualitiesConference.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230906T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230906T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230904T092515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T125350Z UID:63099-1694023200-1694026800@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: the need to address food poverty now DESCRIPTION:The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs or Global Goals) are well-known and form part of our obligations to support developing countries. Less well-known is that they apply domestically. The second SDG is ‘zero hunger by 2030’.  Despite this obligation\, food poverty appears to be increasing not decreasing. The impact of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis means that over 8 million people in the UK have trouble putting food on their tables. Over 500\,000 people used food banks last year\, with over 1 million people living in food deserts. Plus the added long-term impact on health with 10% of the NHS budget treating diabetes. \nThis week’s start of the school year sees primary schools across London now providing free schools meals to all pupils but many are still missing out. Current data shows that one in three schoolchildren living in poverty in England does not qualify for free school meals. \nJoin us on Zoom as we hear from food justice campaigners committed to addressing and tackling these issues today. With: \n\nAlice McDonald -Campaign Director for Hungry for Action and PPC Norwich North\nStephanie Slater – CEO\, School Food Matters\, who teach children about food and improve their access to healthy\, sustainable food.\nTanya Noon – director of Kandoroo\, a CIC that provides a digital solution to food poverty\nChaired by Cllr Abigail Marshall-Katung\, Co-operative Party NEC Member (North) and Chair of Scrutiny Board (Infrastructure\, Investment and Inclusive Growth)\, Leeds City Council URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-foodpoverty2023 LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/03/co-op-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230725T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230725T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230706T173041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T173041Z UID:62515-1690290000-1690293600@party.coop SUMMARY:Summer School - Working with Labour DESCRIPTION:Summer School: Working with Labour\nWe’re powered by the time and energy of our members\, who are based in communities right across the UK. \nSometimes though\, it’s not always the easiest to know how to get involved and what support we can give to help you along the way. \nAs one of the thousands of new members who’ve joined us in the last few years\, we want to invite you to take part in our Co-operative Party Online Summer School 2023. \nThis summer we’ll be doing a series of short Zoom calls with Party staff to help you find out more about who we are\, what we do and how to get active. You can also learn how we interact with the wider co-op movement and the Labour Party and how you could become a candidate. URL:https://party.coop/event/summer-school-working-with-labour LOCATION:Zoom Call\, Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2020/08/Summer-School-Sharer-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230724 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230530T202401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T202401Z UID:62175-1689994800-1690081199@party.coop SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Co-operators at Northern Pride DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ Co-operators at Northern Pride\nOn Saturday 22nd July join Co-op Party members at Northern Pride\nWe will be taking part in the parade and will also have a stall in the rainbow village to promote our work. \nMore details with meeting points will be sent closer to the event so sign up now and let us know you’re interested. \nLet us know if you’re coming!\n\n  URL:https://party.coop/event/northern-pride-2023 LOCATION:Newcastle Town Moor\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE3 4NB CATEGORIES:Network Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/05/IMG_20220723_114532.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230717T090558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T090558Z UID:62648-1689789600-1689793200@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: Social care solutions to fix a broken system DESCRIPTION:Over the last decade\, the UK’s social care system has entered into a deep crisis\, which fails to deliver for care recipients\, their families and staff. In recent years\, new not-for-profit co-operative solutions have emerged which seek to provide high quality care for patients and better wages and conditions for staff. \nJoin us on Wednesday 19th July at 6pm as we learn more about how not-for-profit co-operatives are delivering care and why this creates positive outcomes for care recipients\, families\, staff and wider communities. \nOur speakers will include Emma Back from Equal Care Co-op in Yorkshire and Lucy Humphrey from Leading Lives Co-op in Suffolk. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-social-care LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/03/co-op-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230718T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230718T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230706T172720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T172720Z UID:62512-1689703200-1689706800@party.coop SUMMARY:Summer School - Introduction to Local Government DESCRIPTION:Summer School: Introduction to Local Government\nWe’re powered by the time and energy of our members\, who are based in communities right across the UK. \nSometimes though\, it’s not always the easiest to know how to get involved and what support we can give to help you along the way. \nAs one of the thousands of new members who’ve joined us in the last few years\, we want to invite you to take part in our Co-operative Party Online Summer School 2023. \nThis summer we’ll be doing a series of short Zoom calls with Party staff to help you find out more about who we are\, what we do and how to get active. You can also learn how we interact with the wider co-op movement and the Labour Party and how you could become a candidate. URL:https://party.coop/event/summer-school-intro-to-local-government LOCATION:Zoom Call\, Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2020/08/Summer-School-Sharer-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230718T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230718T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230703T101210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T152443Z UID:62470-1689699600-1689706800@party.coop SUMMARY:Marking South Asian Heritage Month: BAME Co-operators Event DESCRIPTION:Marking South Asian Heritage Month\nJoin us for what will be an enjoyable and inspiring evening as we come together for South Asian Heritage Month\nThe Co-operative Party Black\, Asian\, Minority (BAME) Network invites you to join us for a special free event on 18th July 2023 from 5pm to 7pm in Committee Room 8\, Portcullis House (1 Victoria Embankment\, 1 SW1A 2JR\, London\, SW1A 2JR)\, to mark South Asian Heritage Month. \nThe month recognises the contributions that people of South Asian descent make to our society\, and is a chance to celebrate the legacy of the end of Empire\, in the weeks leading up to the Independence Days of Pakistan and India. We will be joined by speakers sharing what South Asian Heritage means to them\, as co-operators and political activists. Come hear from Co-operative Party BAME Network members\, Local Councillors\, GLA Members\, and MPs and many more. \nThis event is now full.\nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nThe event is free to attend. Places are limited to 65 attendees due to room capacity.  Do note\, you are required to go through airport-style security when attending an event at Portcullis House.  Food & drink are regrettably not allowed in the Committee room.\nPhotography and filming will be taking place during the event. If you do not wish to be included in this please do let us know either in advance or on the day.\n\nAny questions please just email us at bame@members.party.coop \nWe do have an event waitlist\, if you want to register your interest in attending here. We will be able to advise on Tuesday morning whether or not there is space. URL:https://party.coop/event/south-asian-heritage-month-2023co-operators-event/ LOCATION:Committee Room 8\, Portcullis House\, 1 Victoria Embankment\,\, London\, SW1A 2JR\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2020/12/BAME-Co-operators-FI.png ORGANIZER;CN="bame@members.party.coop":MAILTO:bame@members.party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230717T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230717T210000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230703T104429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T104429Z UID:62482-1689622200-1689627600@party.coop SUMMARY:(dis)Ability Network Webinar: Assessing Health & Disability White Paper DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday 17th July 2023 from 7.30 – 9pm as the Co-operative Party’s (dis)Ability Network hold a Zoom webinar assessing the impact of the Spring Budget 2023 Heath and Disability White Paper on disabled people. \nWhilst the proposed changes to reduce and tailor the number of assessments required for individual benefits to be accessed may appear a positive idea\, in practice many will feel they are becoming more isolated and discriminated in employment\, housing\, independence\, access to health and social services as week as social and economic community structure. \nMembers of the Panel discussing this important topic will include. \n\nSteve Grady (Disabled People and Co-ops);\nAndy Stankard President HEY Credit Union and Staff Side Hull City Council Trade Unions.\nCheryl Barrott (The Co-operative Guild of Social and Community Workers)\n& Chaired and Hosted by Joe Watkinson and Theresa Vaughan (EAC (dis)Ability Network delegates) . URL:https://party.coop/event/disability-network-webinar-assessing-health-disability-white-paper/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2020/12/disAbility-Sharer-Generic.png ORGANIZER;CN="disability@members.party.coop":MAILTO:disability@members.party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230710T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230710T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230706T172333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T172333Z UID:62508-1689012000-1689015600@party.coop SUMMARY:Summer School - Getting the most from your membership DESCRIPTION:Summer School: Getting the most from your membership\nWe’re powered by the time and energy of our members\, who are based in communities right across the UK. \nSometimes though\, it’s not always the easiest to know how to get involved and what support we can give to help you along the way. \nAs one of the thousands of new members who’ve joined us in the last few years\, we want to invite you to take part in our Co-operative Party Online Summer School 2023. \nThis summer we’ll be doing a series of short Zoom calls with Party staff to help you find out more about who we are\, what we do and how to get active. You can also learn how we interact with the wider co-op movement and the Labour Party and how you could become a candidate. URL:https://party.coop/event/summer-school-getting-most-out-of-membership LOCATION:Zoom Call\, Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2020/08/Summer-School-Sharer-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230710 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230622T143709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T143836Z UID:62406-1688785200-1688871599@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-operative Party Campaign Day in the East of England. DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the next General Election\, Co-operative Party candidates are working hard to ensure our co-operative values and principles are being shared in constituencies right across the country. \nWe know we have the answers to many of the challenges we face\, and providing a strong voice in Westminster is a key part of our Party’s ability to make a difference on these issues. \nSo are you able to help us? \nJoin us on Saturday 8th July as we campaign for Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Peterborough\, Andrew Pakes \nSo come along and get involved! \n\n  URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operative-party-campaign-day-in-the-east-of-england/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-14-141317.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230710 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230530T204033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T204033Z UID:62179-1688785200-1688871599@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Party at Durham Miners Gala DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party at Durham Miners Gala\nOn Saturday 8th July join Co-op Party members at the Durham Miners Gala\nWe will be taking part in the march through Durham and will also have a stall to promote our work. \nMore details with meeting points will be sent closer to the event so sign up now and let us know you’re interested. \nLet us know if you’re coming!\n\n  URL:https://party.coop/event/durham-miners-gala-2023 LOCATION:Durham Racecourse\, County Durham\, DH1 3BN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/05/durham-6-1-e1531994024573-1920x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230706T145439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T145455Z UID:62505-1688630400-1688662800@party.coop SUMMARY:Peterborough Campaign Day DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the next General Election\, Co-operative Party candidates are working hard to ensure our co-operative values and principles are being shared in constituencies right across the country. \nWe know we have the answers to many of the challenges we face\, and providing a strong voice in Westminster is a key part of our Party’s ability to make a difference on these issues. \nSo are you able to help us? \nJoin us in Peterborough on Saturday 8th July as we campaign for Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Andrew Pakes. \nCome along and get involved! URL:https://party.coop/event/peterborough-campaign-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2022/09/logo-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230530T132044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T132044Z UID:62159-1688207400-1688227200@party.coop SUMMARY:South West Summer Conference: re food justice DESCRIPTION:South West Peninsula Co-operative Party Council\nin association with\nDevon Labour Forum and Devon & Somerset SERA\nInvite you to their Summer Conference on securing Food Justice for our region\, our country\, our  world \nOn Saturday\, 1st July from 10.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. at Exeter Labour Party \, 26B Clifton Hill\, Exeter. EX1 2JD \nSpeakers include: \n\nJim McMahon\, M.P. for Oldham West\, Shadow Secretary of State for Food\,  Environment and Rural Affairs\, Chair of the Co-operative Party\nJo Joseph\, \nCllr. Su Aves\, \nCllr. Duncan Wood\, \nAmerie Rose\n\nAfternoon workshops will follow. \nA buffet lunch will be provided. \nTo book a place e.mail:  smspence@phonecoop.coop or ring Saxon Spence on 01392 271785 URL:https://party.coop/event/south-west-summer-conference-re-food-justice/ LOCATION:Exeter Labour Party HQ\, 26B Clifton Hill\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX1 2JD\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2022/09/CoopParty.png ORGANIZER;CN="Saxon Spence":MAILTO:smspence@phonecoop.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230624T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230126T104430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T154921Z UID:60847-1687599000-1687609800@party.coop SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2023: Co-operative Party Ltd DESCRIPTION:Co-operative Party Ltd’s Annual General Meeting for 2023 will be be held online on Zoom. Our AGM is one of the main ways that members can engage in the democracy of our Party\, and will be open to members and delegates only. \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 prior to 24 March 2023 are welcome to attend and to ask questions. \nIf you have any questions about the AGM\, please contact Karen Wilkie\, Board Secretary\, at board@party.coop. \nThis event will be live captioned for greater accessibility. \nAGM Documents\n\nNotice of Co-operative Party Ltd AGM 2023\nBoard Report and Accounts 2022\nAnnual Review 2022\n\nRegistering for the AGM\nMembers can register to attend the AGM on Zoom using the link here. 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. \n Register on Zoom \n  \nDelegate registration (For attention of Party Council or Subscribing Society Secretaries only)\nEach Party Council and Society/Affiliate is entitled to register delegates. \nParty Councils and Subscribing Societies are requested to send a minimum of two delegates – Party Council or Subscribing Society Secretaries can do this using this form. \nPlease advise us of your delegates by Friday 2nd June at the latest. URL:https://party.coop/event/agm2023 LOCATION:On Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2021/01/logoPurp-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230611T222345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T223214Z UID:62341-1687428000-1687467600@party.coop SUMMARY:North West Co-op Campaign Day - Polling Day in West Lancs DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party members from across the North West Region (and beyond) are invited to join in with the Polling Day activities for our Co-op candidates Julie Gibson and Ian Moran\, in the Rural South Ward election for West Lancashire Borough Council. \nGet Out The Vote activity will commence from 10am running through until 9pm. \nIf you can help to get two more Co-operators elected to district council this month\, please get in touch with North West Regional Organiser Gareth Dowling. \nCampaign activity will run from West Lancashire Investment Centre\, just off the M58\, Skelmersdale\, WN8 9TG URL:https://party.coop/event/north-west-co-op-campaign-day-polling-day-in-west-lancs/ LOCATION:West Lancashire Investment Centre\, West Lancashire Investment Centre\, Skelmersdale\, WN8 9TG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2022/09/logo-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gareth Dowling":MAILTO:g.dowling@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230618T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230604T171324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T133432Z UID:62246-1687084200-1687089600@party.coop SUMMARY:Big Green Week Newcastle Litter Pick DESCRIPTION:Join Co-op Party members in Newcastle for a community litter pick to coincide with the Big Green Week.\nAs well as litter picking we will also be tidying up the planters on Chillingham Road to get them ready for the summer. \nWe will be meeting outside Tesco Express on Chillingham Road. We will supply litter pickers and black bags so just bring yourself and perhaos a friend or two! \nLet usk know if you’re coming! URL:https://party.coop/event/big-green-week-newcastle-2023 LOCATION:Outside Tesco Express\, 287 Chillingham Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 5LL\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/06/EL_TCC_GBGW_COVERPHOTOS_FACEBOOK_LIGHTGREEN-1-e1685897283427.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230617T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230617T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230126T104045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T160710Z UID:60844-1686997800-1687017600@party.coop SUMMARY:Local Government Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION:There’s a transformation taking place in local government. Across the country\, hundreds of Labour & Co-operative councillors are working to give local people a voice in their communities\, and a say in how services are run.  This year’s Co-operative Party Local Government Conference will focus on practical steps to deliver your co-operative manifesto commitments as we bring together Co-operative Party elected representatives from across the UK to demonstrate best practice\, collaborate and share knowledge. \nWith the greatest number of Labour & Co-operative Councillors than ever before in local government\, our Conference will give you the tools you need to implement cohesive strategies that achieve the priorities outlined in your manifesto\, while remaining adaptable to changing circumstances and economic conditions. \nThis is the chance to meet fellow co-operative councillors\, hear from inspirational speakers\, and take part in workshops to help you take those ideas back to your council.  The event is open to all new and experienced Councillors\, as well as those interested in local government. \nThe programme *\n10.30: Welcome: Cllr Bev Craig\, Leader Manchester City Council \n10.45: Keynote address and Q&A: Jim McMahon MP\, Chair of the Co-operative Party and Shadow Secretary of State for Environment\, Food & Rural Affairs \n11:00   Panel: Delivering the co-operative difference\, with: \n\nCllr Vince Maple\, Leader of Medway Council\nCllr Matt Brown\, Leader of Preston Council\nCllr Jim Robbins – Leader of Swindon Council\nCllr Yvonne Gagen\, Leader of West Lancs Council\nChair : Cllr Abigail Marshall Katung\, Co-op Party NEC (England North)\n\n12.00   Breakouts: \n\nCreating a Local Co-operative Economy\, with:\n\n\nMayor Phil Glanville\, Leader of Hackney Council\nCllr Matt Brown\, Leader of Preston Council\n\n\nRunning a Co-operative Commission\, with:\n\n\nCllr Kemi Akinola\, Dept. Leader of Wandsworth Council\nJo Platt\, Greater Manchester Co-operative Commissioner\nCllr Angeliki Stogia\, Greater Manchester Co-op Commissioner\n\n\nTransitioning to Community Energy\, with:\n\n\nDave Fuller\, Repowering London\nCllr Mete Coban\, Hackney Council\nKate Gilmartin\, British Hydropower Association\n\n12:45   Lunch \n1:00     Fringe Meetings: \n\nCo-op Councils Innovation Network: Being a #Co-op Council\nLabour Local Government Association: An introduction for new councillors\n\n1.40     Welcome back: Joe Fortune\, General Secretary Co-operative Party \n1.45     Panel: Diverse Councils Declaration\, addressing the cultural\, leadership and policy barriers and drivers which contribute to local democratic representation\, speakers include: \n\nCllr John Cotton\, Leader of Birmingham Council\nCllr Annoinette Bramble\, Dept Mayor Hackney Council\nCllr Meg Birchall\, Saddleworth Parish Council\nCllr Steph Cryan\, Southwark Council\n\n2:30     Keynote address and Q&A: Angela Rayner MP\, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party \n3:00     Safer\, Stronger Communities – launching the Co-operative Party’s report focusing on how people\, services and organisations coming together to help communities stay safe and protected \n3:15     Taking Practical Action – workshops include: \n\nWorking towards Ethical Tax & Procurement\, with:\n\n\nMary Patel\, Fair Tax Foundation\nCllr Sue Morgan\, Torfaen Council\nCllr Ellie Ormsby\, Westminster City Council\n\n\nAchieving Food Justice\, with:\n\n\nJames Butler\, Co-operative Party\nSofia Parente\, Campaigns & Policy Co-ordinator for Sustain: the alliance for better food & farming\nPam Warhurst\, Founder Incredible Edible\n\n\nAchieving Change from Opposition or Coalition\, with:\n\n\nCllr Vince Maple\, Leader Medway Council\nCllr Cammy Day\, Leader Edinburgh City Council\nCllr Nadine Peatfield\, Derby City Council\n\n4pm – 5pm: Networking drinks reception in PHM Cafe\, sponsored by Greater Manchester Co-operative Party Council. \nPlus a  Conference Marketplace\, with exhibitors including: \n\nCo-ops UK\nCo-operative Councils Innovation Network\nLabour Coast & Country\nMoney Matters\n\n*programme subject to change \nVenue\nThe People’s History Museum (PHM) is located on the corner of Left Bank and Bridge Street\, opposite the Civil Justice Centre\, alongside the River Irwell\, in the Spinningfields area of Manchester City Centre. The postcode is M3 3ER. \nDetails of how to get to the venue using public transport can be found here. The nearest station is Oxford Road.  It is approx. 30-min walk from Manchester Piccadilly.  There there is a free-public bus from all mainline stations.  Nearest stops are: \n\nNo 1: Gartside Street (1 min walk)\nNo 2: John Rylands Library\, Deansgate (4 min walk)\nNo 3 (evening service): John Rylands Library\, Deansgate (4 min walk)\n\nAccess\nThe Co-operative Party is committed to making all our events as accessible as we are able.  Please email me if you have any specific accessibility requirements you feel we should be aware of.  The PHM offers the following facilities: \n\nLift access throughout the building – all lifts in the museum are wheelchair accessible and the main lift near the reception area also has audio announcements.\nInfrared hearing loop facilities are available in the Engine Hall and Coal Store Conference Room.\nWheelchair hire and plug-in points are located near the Info Desk for mobility scooters and battery operated wheelchairs\nA quiet room for people to use for a sensory break\, prayer or privacy.\n\nGuide dogs are welcome.\n\n\nConference registration\nThank you for your interest in this event.  Registration is now closed as this event is now full. URL:https://party.coop/event/lgc2023 LOCATION:People’s History Museum\, Left Bank\, Manchester\, M3 3ER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/01/PioneeringChangeCard.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T193000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195102 CREATED:20230605T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T102345Z UID:62262-1686765600-1686771000@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Live: Ethical Tax & Procurement DESCRIPTION:Billions are missing from our public purse because some companies avoid paying corporation tax. Not only does this mean that less money is available for public services\, but that smaller local businesses can’t compete.  At every level of Government\, we want to tackle tax avoidance and promote businesses who pay their fair share – this starts locally. \nCollectively\, local authorities spend more than £40bn per year procuring goods and services our behalf. From cleaning to construction\, councils do business with hundreds of different suppliers. We are asking that Councils commit to signing the Councils for Fair Tax declaration which ensures they embed fair taxes into their procurement requirements and declares their support for the economic contribution this makes locally – so taxpayer money doesn’t go to businesses who avoid paying their fair share. \n#FairTaxWeek recognises organisations across the UK that pay tax responsibly and in 2023 will see these businesses and local authorities step forward and say what they pay with pride.  Right now\, Councils are leading by example\, by demanding greater transparency\, and promote local businesses who do pay their fair share and we want more to join them. \nJoin us on Zoom on Wednesday 14 June at 6pm as we explore topics such as from beneficial ownership disclosure or the need for public procurement reform. With speakers including Nóra Blascsók\, Communications Officer at the Fair Tax Foundation and Cllr Sue Morgan – Executive Member for Resources\, Torfaen Council URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-ethical-tax-procurement/ LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/03/co-op-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR