ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGM Building community power We are looking forward to welcoming you to this year's Building Community Power: the Co-operative Party's Annual Conference and AGM - our showcase of co-operative politics and the largest political gathering of the year for the UK co‑operative movement. The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for […]

Co-operation Live: Accelerating the global change to clean energy Wednesday 20th October at 6.30pm on Zoom In the run up to COP26 in Glasgow next month, members are invited to take part in this online event highlighting what action needs to be taken now to reduce global emissions by transitioning to clean energy. This zoom […]

Co-operation Live: Worker Buyouts & a British Marcora Law Wednesday 27th October at 6.30pm on Zoom In Italy, when a business is failing, its workers have the right to buy out all - or part - of it with financial support and specialist advice. This is known as Marcora Law. Members are invited to take […]

Make the Most Out of Your Membership Monday 1st November 2021 Join our Assistant General Secretary Emma Foody for a session on getting the most from your membership for more recent members – looking at why you joined and different routes to getting involved. Please note that this event is open to members.  

Co-operation Live: Climate Action & Your Council Wednesday 3rd November at 6.30pm on Zoom Councils are at the forefront of the UK's steps to cut carbon emissions and protect our environment.  As part of the Co-operative Party's focus on COP26, this online event will examine the difference that our  Councillors can make at a local […]

Co-operation Live: Water: A Mutual Solution Tuesday 9th November at 6.30pm on Zoom That not a single river in England meets an acceptable standard of environmental health is symptomatic of a broken water and sewage system in our country. Members are invited to join this Zoom event as we call for change to mutual models […]

Join our Campaign Day in Gedling Saturday 13th November 10.30am The route to a Labour and Co-operative Government runs right through the East Midlands. That is why East Midlands Co-operative Party is planning a series of regional campaign days across the East Midlands – in the key seats we must win. Our first campaign day […]

Becoming a Co-op Councillor Tuesday 16th November 2021 Join our Assistant General Secretary Emma Hoddinott for a briefing for anyone considering becoming a Co-operative Councillor. Come and hear more about the process, support and benefits involved, and ask any questions you may have. Please note that this event is open to members.    

Local Government Conference 2021 Community Power In Action Saturday 20 November, 10am to 1:30pm Online only Aimed at councillors and those standing for election, this year's Local Government Conference will highlight how councillors can help build community power and put that power into action at a local level – with thousands of Labour & Co-operative […]

Co-operation Live: Reflections on COP26 Tuesday 23rd November at 6pm on Zoom The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference has brought people from across the globe together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. As part of the Co-operative Party's focus on COP26, this […]

New members event with our Party Chair Monday 29th November 2021 Join Jim McMahon our Co-op Party Chair as we hear more about the Co-op Party and our vision for the movement as well as getting the chance to ask your questions. Please note that this event is open to members.    

Co-operation Live: Stop the cut to International Development Funding Tuesday 30th November at 6.30pm on Zoom Earlier this year, the UK government reduced its annual aid budget from 0.7% of gross national income (GNI) to 0.5% and the recent budget confirmed that this cut to foreign aid will continue until at least 2024. This represents […]

The history of the Co-operative Party  Thursday 2nd December 2021 Join our team as we hear the story of how ordinary people came together to do an extraordinary thing - and from which our movement began. Please note that this event is open to members.    

Co-operative Party (dis)Ability Network: Co-operation & Social Care Friday 3rd December at 6.30pm on Zoom According to the World Health Organisation, around 15% of the world’s population are considered to have some form of disability. But all too often, the needs of people with disabilities are not catered for by the society they live in.  […]

Co-operative Party Ltd Annual General Meeting Saturday 4th December at 9.30pm on Zoom (rescheduled from its original date of 16 October) Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Co-operative Party Ltd's Annual General Meeting for 2021 will be once again online online on Zoom. This is one of the main ways that members can engage in […]

Saturday 4th December 2.30pm The route to a Labour and Co-operative Government runs right through the East Midlands. That is why East Midlands Co-operative Party is planning a series of regional campaign days across the East Midlands – in the key seats we must win. Our second campaign day will be in Derby North where […]

Co-operation Live: Delivering change in Town and Parish Councils  Wednesday 8th December at 6.30pm on Zoom There are many thousands of Town and Parish councillors across the country yet their work goes largely unsung and their efforts generally receive very little attention or support. Co-operative Party members are invited to join this Zoom event as […]

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 […]