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Another threatened local pub transfers to community ownership

The Gardeners Rest in Neepsend, Sheffield, has been bought by its regulars after a community share…

Association of Convenience Stores to offer advice to community shops

'This is an exciting collaboration between two organisations that significantly enhances the level of support available…

Plunkett Foundation launches awards for rural community co-ops

Entries are being sought for nine regions around the UK alongside a People’s Choice Award for…

Plunkett Foundation backs CAMRA call for business rates relief on pubs

Campaigners warn a hike in rates will add to pressure on a pub sector which is…

Plunkett Foundation joins policy call to boost rural communities in 2017

The organisation, which supports community enterprises, is part of a group calling for more support for…

The country’s 50th co-op pub opens its doors as the movement gathers strength

The Craufurd Arms in Maidenhead was saved from closure by locals who raised £310,000 from a…

How community pubs and shops are helping villages thrive

Two reports from Plunkett Foundation, the support organisation for community-owned shops and pubs, show how such…

The Big Debate: How are co-ops caring for communities at a time of crisis?

As austerity cuts take hold in the UK's social services, and demographic changes bring a new…

Nominate a co-op or person that makes an outstanding contribution to co-operation

The Rochdale Pioneers Award is the highest honour bestowed by the International Co-operative Alliance and rewards…

Locals launch £300,000 bid to buy historic Leeds pub as a co-operative

A community share offer has been launched to buy a much-loved Leeds pub to preserve it…

CAMRA award for co-operative pub saved by its community

Community-owned pub the King’s Arms, in Shouldham, Norfolk, has been named West Norfolk Pub of the…

Community pub scoops top CAMRA award after being saved by its villagers

A small village pub saved from closure by its community has won the National Pub of the…