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Show filtersBristol signs up to co-op councils movement
City mayor Marvin Rees announced the move in his keynote speech at the Co-op Party conference
Co-operative councils meet to discuss a new model for democracy
'There’s a huge challenge that co-operative councils can lead on since national government won’t'
The rise of populism: Can co-operatives save democracy?
'We understand that people are more than units of production and consumption in a voracious economy…
Argentine local councils commit to using co-op models
'This will lead to further economic and political integration, boosting local development and the growth of…
Meet the 2018 co-operatives of the year
The awards went to London production company The Service, the Foster Care Co-operative, Midcounties and Cardiff…
How do we market the co-operative difference?
Co-operatives are a unique form of business, each with a different story. So what’s the best…
Andy Burnham’s boost for Greater Manchester co-op sector
The mayor wants the devolved authority to establish the region as a leading centre of co-operation
How do we double the size of the UK’s co-operative economy?
An independent report from the New Economics Foundation, commissioned by the Co-op Party, has been launched…
Housing co-ops discuss government Green Paper on social housing
'There isn’t single challenge facing this country to which there isn’t a co-op solution', CCH conference…
Local election results: Record number of Labour/Co-op councillors elected
The Party notched up 396 successes, with more than 250 newly elected representatives
Co-operative councils share best practices of working with local communities
A series of case studies sets out projects including housing, youth employment and mental health