How can councils turn community wealth building from an ambition into tangible outcomes? This case study highlights the impact of the BIG Integrate Programme - a partnership between Crystalisr, the South London Partnership, and London South Bank University. ▶️ www.councils.coop/case-study/b...

Are you looking to embed cooperative governance practices into your local authority? Our upcoming "Building Cooperative Governance" webinar series explores practical approaches to sharing power, strengthening community voice, and creating more inclusive decision-making.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻? 📖 Discover how Hackney Council is developing its approach and what other councils can learn. 👉 Read the case study: www.councils.coop/case-study/a...

Today, the Cooperative Councils’ Innovation Network proudly supports Wear Red Day — a powerful national moment of solidarity, visibility, and commitment to equality. ❤️ Wear red. Take a stand. Build a fairer future.

Building cooperative local economies starts with getting the basics right, and we have the tools to help you get started Our 2025 Report 'Tackling Barriers to Building a Cooperative Economy' is the result of a policy project led by @oldhamcouncil.bsky.social Visit www.councils.coop/project/barr...

Do you want your council to be at the cutting edge of innovation? Join the CCIN today and be a part of transforming local services delivery, building community wealth, and creating more democratic, resilient local communities. www.councils.coop/membership

The Second Prototype @royalgreenwich.bsky.social are discussing with us today is their Health & Social Care Workforce Board.

We're underway with @royalgreenwich.bsky.social delivering a webinar on how they've changed their approach to care via a cooperative approach to supporting service users.

Tomorrow @royalgreenwich.bsky.social will be delivering a webinar exploring how cooperative principles can strengthen relationships between care workers, providers, commissioners and the wider health and care system. Join the discussion. Register to attend at www.councils.coop/event/launch...

Do you want to grow the #coop economy in your local area? From Cooperative Placemaking to Community Wealth Building - CCIN has resources designed to help your local authority nurture your local #coop sector. Visit www.councils.coop/growing-the-... to find out more.

What happens when a council gives care workers a more direct voice in shaping the future of adult social care? Find out from @royalgreenwich.bsky.social at their Webinar event next Tuesday. Sign up: www.councils.coop/event/launch...

Are you looking for ways to embed cooperation into your public services, your community and your areas future? Look bo further than our 2026 Case Study Pack - outlining how our CCIN members are putting cooperative values and principles into practice. Visit www.councils.coop/case-studies...

Great to chat with Cllr @liamshrivastava.bsky.social, Mayor of @Lewisham.gov.uk on our stand at the @greenparty.org.uk Conference in #Brighton. It's always great to catch up with our Members!

We're excited to be in #Brighton for Day 2 of the @greenparty.org.uk Conference - putting forward the case for a Cooperative future for Local Government and highlighting the great work our members are doing across the country to make it happen. Find out more about our work at councils.coop/about

Thursday: our report showed doubling the co‑op sector could take 150+ years. Friday: £10 million for co‑operative development. This week: the Prime Minister said the UK gave "the co‑operative movement to the world". @rosemarley.bsky.social on a week of momentum for co‑ops: buff.ly/s5MKwBE

It's great to be in #Brighton for @greenparty.org.uk Conference - promoting the work of our members and celebrating the support of the Association of Green Party Councillors for our Network. Learn more about our work and how #cooperation is working in communities across the UK 👇 🌐 Councils.coop

CCIN has responded to Prime Minister @andyburnham.bsky.social's speech at the Labour Party conference. You can read our full press release at www.councils.coop/press-releas...

It was great to see @powertochange.org.uk, one of our valued CCIN Affiliate Members, at The Labour Party Conference this year. Their session on community‑led regeneration, repurposing empty and historic buildings, and strengthening local businesses and culture was a real highlight.

It's been great to represent @coopcouncils.bsky.social at #Lab26 - and to hear a Prime Minister speaking about reforming the British State to a more cooperative model. Cooperators, whatever your political party, our time is now!

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That's a wrap on Labour Party Conference for 2026! Thank you to all the delegates, visitors and colleagues from across the cooperative movement for dropping by our stall. We wish you a safe journey home! Our next stop this party conference season is #Brighton for @greenparty.org.uk Conference!

That's a wrap on Labour Party Conference for 2026! Thank you to all the delegates, visitors and colleagues from across the cooperative movement for dropping by our stall. We wish you a safe journey home! Our next stop this party conference season is #Brighton for @greenparty.org.uk Conference!

Great to be joined at our Labour Party Conference Stand by Cllr Sue Brooks from Birmingham City Council.

Brilliant speech by Caitlin Prowle, General Secretary of the @coopparty.party.coop today at Labour Party Conference. Delivering an impassioned speech about why cooperation matters, and how together communities can build a fairer, more sustainable future for all.

It's the final day of The Labour Party Conference in Liverpool - your last chance to come speak to us about why cooperation needs to be at the heart of every council, and every community.

Do you believe in the power of community? Join Locality in Leicester on 1-2 December for their annual convention! 🌟 Join inspiring leaders, policy-makers, thinkers, and doers, whose ambitious work transforms our communities. Find out more and book your tickets here 👉 buff.ly/0cZhJKn

Warrington Borough Councillors Paul Warburton and Charlotte Bond popped by our stand today and met our founding member and former CCIN Chair, Sharon Taylor. Together we learn, grow and develop policies which put cooperation at the heart of communities. Find out more at councils.coop/about

It's always great to see our CCIN Affiliate Members advocating for our shared #Cooperative Values & Principles. Thanks to Sarah Longlanfs, CEO of CCIN Members CLES , for popping by our stand at The Labour Party Conference. Learn more about their work at cles.org.uk

Fancy a prosecco? 🥂 Come see us at our The Labour Party Conference Stand for a chance to win a bottle of Co-op Prosecco. Here's our winner from yesterday claiming their prize - Congratulations Cllr Portia Fahey of Liverpool City Council!

At The Labour Party Conference in Liverpool? Come find our stand and discover how our members are putting cooperation at the heart of their communities.

Double (Vince) Trouble at The Labour Party Conference! Great to be joined by Medway Council Leader, Cllr @vincemaple.bsky.social , for a chat at our stand - here he is with our Digital/Communications Officer @vbarrystanners.bsky.social

Thank you to Cllr Samiah Anderson from Brent Council for stopping by our stand at The Labour Party Conference! Want to read more about the work Brent are doing alongside other CCIN Members on Place Based Innovation? Visit www.councils.coop/project/sust...