As part of promoting more democratic and ethical communities, the Central Midlands Co-operative Party is hosting a series of online information sessions aimed at aspiring and existing local authority councillors. With around 300 seats up for election in May 2021 across the West Midlands, there is a great opportunity to grow the number of co-operative […]

Central Midlands Council Candidate Session Tuesday 18th January - 6pm As part of promoting more democratic and ethical communities, the Central Midlands Co-operative Party is hosting a series of online information sessions aimed at aspiring and existing local authority councillors. With around 300 seats up for election in May 2021 across the West Midlands, there […]

Co-operation Live: A Right to Food in Legislation  Wednesday 19th January at 6pm on Zoom Access to food is a human right, but it is currently being denied to too many people across the UK. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated this and dependence on food banks and other sources of free food are growing. Under […]

You are hereby invited to the Chorley and West Lancashire Co-operative Party Branch AGM and Branch Meeting to be held from 8pm on Wednesday 19th January 2022 on Zoom, register at the below link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUof-morzMsHdDx7JMtsCjSN7Na9KQ_xbjx After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The meeting should take no longer than […]

On behalf of the branch Chair and Secretary, please find below an invitation to, and agenda for, the Warrington Branch Co-operative Party AGM, to be held on Wednesday 26 January at 7.30pm on Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-GtqD4rG9doQVOpoCefiYQsAWBn6vw6 The meeting should take no longer than an hour, with the main focus being […]

BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER  A Co-operative Party Regional Conference for the East of England, London and the South East In 2022, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, 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 East of England, […]

Co-operation Live: Why being a Mutual Matters Wednesday 2 February at 6pm on Zoom Mutuals represent the best of our co-operative values: they’re a fairer, more ethical way of doing business and give us all a greater say and stake in the institutions that affect our lives. It’s important for our economy to have mutuals […]

  We are delighted to invite you to our first online Greater Manchester Co-operative Party Council Candidate Training and Induction event. This was planned to be held in-person but the ever-changing restrictions have kept us to online this year. The event will be held on Saturday 5 February 2022 from 10.30am-1pm, where we will hear […]

Co-operation Live: A People's BBC Wednesday 16 February at 6.30pm on Zoom Since 2015, the BBC has faced massive changes to its funding and structure. This has led to cutbacks and controversial decisions such as the axing of free TV licences to over 75s, without consultation with viewers and listeners. Now, the Government has announced […]

Co-operation Live: Community Power Publication Launch Wednesday 23 February at 6.00pm on Zoom Community Power is co-operative politics. It's a politics of empowerment. A new settlement which recognises and strengthens the democratic power of communities rather than top-down targets and reorganisation. A settlement which doesn’t just talk the talk about rebalancing, but which shifts control […]

BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER  A Co-operative Party Regional Conference for the West Midlands In 2022, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, 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 Midlands are invited to take part in this […]

Co-operation Live: Focus on Fairtrade Wednesday 2 March at 6.00pm on Zoom Fairtrade is about social, economic and environmental justice. For two weeks each year, thousands of individuals, organisations and groups across the UK come together to highlight Fairtrade Fortnight, by examining how - in choosing Fairtrade - we can help make a difference to […]

Co-operation Live: Highlighting International Women's Day Wednesday 9 March at 6.00pm on Zoom Each year International Women's Day globally celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Movements like #MeToo, #TimesUp and the significant global rise in International Women's Day activity in every corner of the world - along with the many female-focused […]

Co-operation Live: The Economic Crime Bill & Register of Overseas Entities Wednesday 23 March at 6.00pm on Zoom For too long, offshore companies have been able to buy up property in the UK without revealing their true owners – hollowing out communities and masking potential corruption.  The Economic Crime Bill is an important step in […]

BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER  A Co-operative Party Regional Conference for the South West region In 2022, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Co-operative Party is once again holding a series of virtual Conferences across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters from across the South West region are invited to take part […]

BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER  A Co-operative Party Regional Conference for the North of England In 2022, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, 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 of England are invited to take part […]

Co-operation Live Rally: Launching our campaign for May's Local Government elections Wednesday 6 April at 7:30pm on Zoom The Co-operative Party has nearly 1000 candidates standing for local government across the UK this May. Join us on Zoom as we Rally for Co-operation and launch the Co-op Party's 2022 campaign in advance of May's local […]

Newcastle Co-op Campaign Day On Thursday 5th May, local elections are taking place across the UK and Co-operation is on the ballot! In 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. On […]

Campaigning    There will be a 'North West Co-op campaign day' in Ormskirk, 2.30pm Thursday 21st April meeting at Eureka Pub, 78 Halsall Lane, Ormskirk, L39 3AX. Contact Chorley and West Lancashire Co-op Party Chair Nikki Hennessy 01695 423 872 or Secretary Gareth Dowling 07709 712 852 for further details. The date will coincide with the […]

Wakefield Co-op Campaign Day On Thursday 5th May, local elections are taking place across the UK and Co-operation is on the ballot! In 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. On […]

Co-operation Live: Virtual Iftar Tuesday 26 April at 6.00pm on Zoom All Co-operative Party members are invited to join with our Muslim members in this online event to celebrate Iftar and the ritual breaking of the daily Ramadan fast. This will be our 2nd such event and is a good chance for members celebrating Ramadan […]

North Newcastle Co-op Campaign Day On Thursday 5th May, local elections are taking place across the UK and Co-operation is on the ballot! In 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. […]

Labour & Co-operative councillors are invited to join this zoom as we get together following the recent election to share our views on how this year's election campaign.  

  The (dis)Ability Network will hold it's Policy Consultation on International Development by Zoom webinar on the evening of 10th May 2022. This is your opportunity to feed into the Co-operative Party’s Policy Process 2022. In the spirit of co-operation, the Policy Process is member-led and we are keen to hear from all our members […]

Co-operation Live: Combating loneliness Wednesday 11 May at 6.00pm on Zoom Loneliness affects millions of people in the UK every year and is a key driver of poor mental health, which has been exacerbated by the Covid pandemic. Reducing loneliness is a major step towards a mentally healthy society. Our connection to other people and […]