Category Archives: Co-operative movement

Shadow Chancellor: Co-operative Ways Forward conference

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

“Co-operatives should, I believe, play an essential part in the economy of the future”  Edited extracts, added information and links (full text here). John McDonnell pointed out that wealth is more concentrated now than it has been for a century … Continue reading →

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News received about East of England and Midcounties co-operatives

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

In a recent post we quoted MEP Molly Scott Cato: “The Co-operative shops have not been as successful in(sourcing locally) as I would like because of their centralised distribution system, but my own Midcounties Co-op has been building up its … Continue reading →

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A new Welsh wind co-operative – June investment deadline

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

You are invited to invest in Awel and own shares in a new Welsh wind Co-op. You can subscribe to this share offer for as little as £50. Awel is a Community Benefit Society which will own and run two … Continue reading →

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Cooperative Councils Innovation Network: a response to austerity

Posted on March 7, 2017 by

. With a very different approach to WMCA, the Cooperative Councils Innovation Network is a collaboration between local authorities who are committed to finding better ways of working for, and with, local people for the benefit of their local community. … Continue reading →

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A Co-operative education system for a Co-operative Wales?

Posted on February 17, 2017 by

A new conference looking at the role of co-operative education and opportunities opened up by the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 is being held in Cardiff on 8 April.    Here is a report from Callum Johnston and David … Continue reading →

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The Co-operative Bank secures the Britannia Building Society’s pension scheme

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

Earlier this month, The Times reported that the Co-op Bank has agreed to pump millions into the pension scheme of the Britannia Building Society. The Bank’s pension trustees will be given £50 million over the next seven years, as well … Continue reading →

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