What an amazing experience cllrjfahy Together we can build a better world #OurCoopDiference

Birmingham bound for meeting with Bham City Council Cabinet re Save Birmingham See you soon LeaderofBirmingham #OurCoopDifference

Looking forward to seeing you!

Thanks to John Cotton & cabinet team for mtg with Save Birmingham partners @cooperativesuk, @coopinnovation, Locality, Community Land Trust Network about how we can work together to empower communities & develop co-operative solutions. Too much chat for a pic!

🧵 News on the next stage of Bham City Council 's Libraries Consultation. From late August to 27th September, the council will be launching the final phase of their consultation. 1/3

The unrest and violence we have seen around the country has been deplorable. The LGA is supporting councils affected and stand ready to work closely with them and the Government to ensure life can return to as normal as possible. Our statement: local.gov.uk/about/news/lga…

Our Affiliate Member Power to Change is the think-do tank that backs community business. Their new and evolved brand reflects the evolution of their work. Take a look 👇 powertochange.org.uk

We're looking forward it! #OurCoopDifference

BLOG ✍️ | Power to Change has long advocated for community ownership. Now that a Community Right to Buy looks set to be part of the government’s policy agenda, Nick Plumb explores how we can make the most of this opportunity. 👇 powertochange.org.uk/evidence-and-i…

With #socialcare in crisis, the UK's Equal Care Co-op offers a #coops alternative. 'We have built up enough experience to know that the way we do care and support is significantly better than the norm’ says co-founder Emma Back 👇 thenews.coop/social-care-fo…

Delighted to join Local Government Association (LGA) call with council leaders today to say thank you to them & their teams for support to communities following violent disorder & listen to concerns. Brilliantly chaired by louise gittins 🌹🌹🌹 & incredibly moving to hear from Cllr Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton

Heard about the #SaveBirmingham campaign? We're working with local people & organisations to protect our community places. Birmingham residents aren't responsible for the financial problems facing the Council but they should be at the heart of solving them.

Could you steer the fastest-growing cross-party network in #localgov? Have you committed to #OurCoopDifference? Leaders/Mayors & Portfolio Holders from Full Member Councils and reps from Associate and Affiliate members can self-nominate. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ councils.coop/newsletter/ele…➡️

SPEAKER 💬 | Policy Manager Josh Westerling is the author of our new Community Right to Buy paper. Join to hear findings from Josh's interviews with civil servants, politicians & community businesses, exploring how to roll out a Community Right to Buy 👇 bit.ly/3XonZNt

🔊ICYMI Chair louise gittins 🌹🌹🌹 spoke to BBC Radio 4 PM yesterday on the extension of the Household Support Fund   Councils now want to work with Gov on long-term plan for local welfare support which shifts away from short term, crisis support

‘Crazily ambitious’ plan to make Middleton in Greater Manchester a #cooperative town. We catch up with Middleton Cooperating #coops #neweconomy 👇 thenews.coop/crazily-ambiti…

Tune in to Jo Whiley who will tonight broadcast her @bbcsounds show from The Ferret from 7pm 🎶. As an authority we invested in the Ferret supporting their move to community ownership that both saved the venue and placed it in the hands of local people. #PrestonModel

Our Honorary President Steve Reed MP explains what it means to be a member of the CCIN. youtu.be/HU5N1tkD2a4 #OurCooperativeDifference

Date for the diary ⬇️ Jeremy Vine #PrestonModel #OurCoopDifference Don’t forget to mention us!