lessons from Cleveland’s Evergreen Co-operatives – open meeting 26 Feb

From what I’ve heard about the Evergreen Co-ops this will be a really interesting event for anyone interested in practical steps towards a more just and sustainable economy. I’ll certainly be there. Karen The Birmingham Co-operative Party invites you to an open meeting:

Re-building local economies: Learning lessons from the Evergreen Co-operatives in Cleveland . . . → Read More: lessons from Cleveland’s Evergreen Co-operatives – open meeting 26 Feb

Energysaving Co-op launch, Weds 21st Sept 7pm

Just a last minute promotion for the launch of the new Energysaving Co-op. Please let John know if you are planning to attend!

Midlands Co-operative Society Member Relations and Localise West Midlands would like to introduce: The UK’s most exciting new Co-op -  The energy saving co-operative

The energy saving co-operative provides households and . . . → Read More: Energysaving Co-op launch, Weds 21st Sept 7pm

Setting up locally owned and run pubs and shops

Co-operative and Community Finance has pledged to provide up to £2m of new loans to help 50 communities set up and run their local pubs. 

A new programme – led by the Plunkett Foundation – will provide grants to communities matched with loans from Co-operative & Community Finance and a contribution from the communities . . . → Read More: Setting up locally owned and run pubs and shops