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Big Society is not a 'public service cuts' smokescreen

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:45:00 +0100

Self-dubbed as a Red Tory, Mr Blond (pictured) told delegates at Congress: “We need to think big. The stakes couldn’t be higher. The government is listening and wants a new e . . .

Government need to consider mutual housing

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Executive commissioner Dr Chris Handy of the Accord Housing Group was joined by fellow commissioners Nic Bliss from the Confederation of Co-operative Housing and David Rodgers of CDS Co- . . .

Government's Big Society looks for mutual ideas

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:45:00 +0100

At the re-launch of David Cameron's Big Society in Liverpool today, Mr Maude said the Government will support public sector workers who wish to form co-operatives or mutuals to bid for c . . .

Can co-operatives help cut costs for Lambeth Council?

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The idea that Britain was on the verge of a workers’ revolution, in which militias would take a major role in reformulating society, was regarded in those days as realistic by some . . .

Co-operatives Fortnight in full swing

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +0100

Ed Mayo, Secretary General of Co-operatives UK, launched the Fortnight with a speech on how small changes can make a big difference. Tessa Jowell, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet . . .

Village co-operative a hit on the radio

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:15:00 +0100

In setting up their own shop, they have followed a path chosen by an increasing number of rural communities across the UK, many of whom are so empowered by their success that they’ . . .

Bond between neighbours is on the decline

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:45:00 +0100

The research, conducted online by YouGov last month, also revealed that 49 per cent of British people now know more about their favourite celebrity than they do about their neighbour. P . . .

Midcounties’ chief Reid receives OBE

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:45:00 +0100

The award is for ‘services to business and to the community in Walsall’ for — as well as being a leading figure in the Co-op Movement — Mr Reid has played a key r . . .

Watch the Co-operatives Fortnight video here

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:30:00 +0100

Starting this Saturday until July 3rd, the first Co-operatives Fortnight will see hundreds of events across the UK to promote the Movement. Dozens of figures from around the Movement, i . . .

Campaign for Owen banknote gathers pace

Fri, 21 May 2010 01:00:00 +0100

A motion tabled by Labour/Co-op MSP Bill Butler, which has already attracted the support of almost 50 MSPs representing four parties, is due to be debated at the Scottish Parliament in E . . .