Councillor Hub

Whether you are a long-time Councillor or have just been elected, you'll find useful campaign ideas, resources and information about being a Co-operative councillor here.

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Reminders

Newly elected?

If you have just been elected as Labour & Co-operative, read our tips to getting recognised here.

Looking to stand or re-stand in 2027?

Registration is open for existing Labour or Labour & Co-operative Councillors to be endorsed as a Labour and Co-operative candidate at the 2027 local election.

Resources

Petition Signup Sheet: Don’t make the world’s poor pay for Brexit

Petition Signup Sheet: Don’t make the world’s poor pay for Brexit

Petition to download and print for 2018 Fairtrade Fortnight

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Local Elections Briefing 2018

Example Council Candidate Recruitment Email

Example Council Candidate Recruitment Email

Example of an email inviting applications for council candidates, sent by Plymouth Co-operative Party in 2017

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Councillor Application Form Template

Example councillor application form for use by local parties

Briefings

Policy Consultation 2026
Community Right to Buy Campaign Pack
Local Government Selection Procedure
2025’s Online & In-Person Events
Labour and Co-op councillors reporting to your local Co-op Party branch
What would you like for your local Party activities
Co-operative Congress 17th to 18th June Birmingham
Principle Six Hour Tuesday 10th May at 6:00pm on zoom

News

Build a manifesto

Are you a current Co-operative councillor or a council candidate? Here are some campaign ideas and issues to take on in your manifesto.

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