Policy submission Community, Place and Power The Co-operative Party’s policy process is your opportunity to have a say on the Party’s position on key issues. Use this form to submit your policy ideas. Supporting documents Before submitting your response, you may wish to read and consider the following documents which set out the background to this topic and the consultation process. Policy Consultation: Community, place and power18th January 2019 Discussion paper – Community, Place and PowerWith information about the 2019 policy process and questions to discuss and consider when making a response to the 'Community, Place and Power' consultation. Background briefing – Community, Place and PowerWith context to this policy consultation topic, and an overview of existing party policy on community, place and power Frequently asked questions What form should my submission take? This process has been designed to enable any party member or local group of members to take part. While a ‘submission’ may sound formal or complex, it doesn’t have to be. While it’s always good to hear from people with particular expertise on a topic, you don’t have to be an expert to submit your ideas. Some of the best policy ideas are formed out of people’s everyday lives, conversations on the doorstep, and personal experience of an issue. Whether you’d like to submit just a few ideas or an anecdote, or something more formal, it’s really up to you. How to get help Our Policy Officer, Anna Birley is on hand to support you in making a submission, and in supporting local Parties to organise events. Anna Birley If you are a Party officer, we’ve also produced an easy guide which contains some tips on organising a local policy discussion, writing up and submitting your ideas. Tips for organising a policy discussion16th January 2018 ContentsPolicy submission Community, Place and PowerSupporting documentsPolicy Consultation: Community, place and powerDiscussion paper – Community, Place and PowerBackground briefing – Community, Place and PowerFrequently asked questionsWhat form should my submission take? How to get help Anna BirleyTips for organising a policy discussion