Key information The Co-operative Party's policy process is your opportunity to have a say on the Party’s position on key issues. Submissions form the starting point for debates at regional conferences throughout the year at Annual Conference in October. Both local parties and individual members can respond to the consultation process, using the online forms at the links below. The deadline for submissions has passed. Officers can learn about how the process works in their local party here. Consultation topics Individual members as well as local parties are encouraged to respond to either or both of the above consultation topics. Community, place and power With a background briefing on the issues this topic covers, an overview of existing party policy, and questions to consider as you shape your submission. Read briefing Climate change, energy and environment With a background briefing on the issues this topic covers, an overview of existing party policy, and questions to consider as you shape your submission. Read briefing Making a submission The consultation has now closed. Only exceptional submissions from branches will be accepted, please email us at mail@party.coop. We are no longer accepting individual submissions. ContentsKey informationConsultation topicsCommunity, place and powerClimate change, energy and environmentMaking a submission