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Leading the way on diversity in Local Government

By gobrien | 2nd May 2024
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The Co-op Party has the highest representation of women standing in May 2024 elections of any major party – but there’s more to do to ensure our councils are representative of the communities they serve.

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From Plymouth to Preston, a new approach can save our struggling high streets.

By Georgia Horsfall | 18th April 2024
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Without a change of approach, our high streets will continue to decline. This is an unacceptable situation which will damage our social fabric. The Co-operative Party believe community ownership and community-led regeneration can provide solutions to the challenges high streets face.

Out on the wiley, windy moors: The power of community ownership and how its saved the legacy of the Brontë Sisters.

By Georgia Horsfall | 15th April 2024
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When the humble terraced house in West Yorkshire where the three famous sisters were born was at risk of closure, its survival was essential. Thankfully, through the power of community ownership the starting point for many of the world’s greatest stories has now been saved.  

Party news

Nominations Open for Co-operative Party NEC

By Karen Wilkie | 16th January 2017
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Could you help steer our Party though our Centenary Year and onwards to 2020? Nominations open today for elections to the Co-operative Party’s NEC, to take office for three years from June 2017.

Tackling the Crisis in Health & Social Care

By John Boyle | 19th April 2016
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Members in Shropshire along with users and providers have been exploring the main issues facing Health and Social Care Services and how co-operative solutions might help.

Vision 2020: Co-operative Party Policy

By Shane Brogan | 4th September 2015
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We want to hear what you think about policy development for the next five years.

Welsh news

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The devastating effect of rural crime on farmers

By gobrien | 11th July 2023
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The more that police, farming unions, the agricultural community, and residents of rural areas work together to stop rural and wildlife crime, the more effective we will be – and the sooner we can help put an end to these types of offences.

Food and co-operation – at the very heart of Fairtrade

By Georgia Horsfall | 7th March 2023
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Supporting Fairtrade makes a real difference. It means extra income, power and support for those communities and producers, and it helps protect the future of some of our most-loved food and the planet.

Making a Difference with Welsh Government on Employee Ownership

By Georgia Horsfall | 8th February 2023
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How refreshing it always is when we have a Government committed to co-operation in values and in action. It means that when we as co-operators push the case for co-operation, we have Ministers who open the door to do more.