Over 1 in 4 women face domestic abuse. 97% of young women report harassment. Councils are acting: our report shows how co‑operative values can tackle VAWG & make communities safer. Read more at www.councils.coop/publication/...

On Thursday we partnered with @coophousinguk.bsky.social to deliver a webinar on how local authorities could use cooperative solutions to tackle the housing crisis and build stronger communities. Missed it? Watch a full recording of the session on our website 👇🏻 www.councils.coop/event/cooper...

Here's a quick round-up of our achievements in 2024-25 🤩 Our member councils represent 12.52 million citizens and control a budget of £20.6 billion. To find out more, do come along to Stand K1 at the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference in Liverpool next week! See you there.

It's a special moment when a co-operator, as a Minister of State, gets to introduce new legislation that fulfils such an important priority of our movement. Here's our Chair, Jim McMahon, on why today's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is so crucial. It's why we're in politics.

Out now! The 2025 Case Studies Pack is available to pick up on Stand C10 at #LGAConf25 Or download here ⬇️ councils.coop/case-studies/d… @jimrobbins.bsky.social

Congratulations, Tony - this is excellent news 🤩 We look forward to catching up with you at the LGA Conference.

Do encourage others to join this lively debate. @cwmpas.bsky.social @coopnews.bsky.social @coopelaine.bsky.social @coopcouncils.bsky.social @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social @unioncoops-uk.bsky.social @coopsworth.live @tomlaing14.bsky.social @neilmcinroy.bsky.social @mickantoniw.bsky.social

🚨 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT We're excited to announce Jim McMahon MP as a keynote speaker at our Local Government Conference 2025. Jim is the Minster of State for Local Government and English Devolution and Chair of the Co-operative Party.

We’ve had a fabulous day at #UKREiiF25 Speaking to investors, councils, property & infrastructure gurus about #coophousing - a better way to live, build & invest. Thanks to Cllr Mili Patel Brent) for flying the #coopcouncil flag. See us on Stand E54, New Dock Hall

How can local councils embed #coops values to deliver better services, from #housing to #socialcare, and strengthen communities and local economies? Report from the @coopcouncils.bsky.social conference

Our ambition for #IYC2025 is that all #coopcouncils commit to making Care-experience a protected characteristic. Together we can build a better world & break the cycle of disadvantage for young people growing up in care.

Had a great time with @coopcouncils.bsky.social at their annual conference in Greenwich! Brilliant conversations, outstanding speakers and a real desire to support the Govt missions! #IYC20205

Delighted to travel to Woolwich today to take part in the @coopcouncils.bsky.social AGM & Conference. It's essential that Cllrs from all over the country contribute to the direction of travel & I'm honoured to represent District Councils (& opposition groups) UK wide on the Exec Board.

So looking forward to welcoming #CoopCouncil members & friends to @woolwickworks.bsky.social for our Annual Conference hosted by @Royalgreenwich.bsky.social & sponsored by GLL #OurCoopDifference

Great to be at the launch of High Streets UK. Such an important time to boost collaboration between urban centres around the country to keep the beating hearts of our cities pumping.

🚨 NEW: We've written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer inviting him to meet with senior representatives of the co-operative sector to mark the UN Year of Co-operatives.

180 years since the Rochdale Pioneers, co-operatives are still shaping the world. 🌍 🔗 Learn more about the Fund for International Co-operative Development, bringing global communities together to rebuild, grow, and create peace through co-operation. fund.coop

We are determined to shift power out of Westminster to Mayors, Councils and the communities they serve. Read our English Devolution White Paper as we outline the case for change, how we will achieve it, and the benefits to communities and economies across the country. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Our Warm Homes Plan is supporting industry by investing over £5 million in Ideal Heating as the very-first award from the Heat Pump Investment Accelerator competition. This is all part of our plan to make heat pumps cheaper and easier to install. Find out more 🎥 ⬇️

👏 A massive congratulations to Marion Atkinson, Liam Robinson and Rahima Farah for their success at last night's #CllrAwards. Great to see proper recognition for the Liverpool City Region leading the way nationally!

🥳 10,000 Followers on Bluesky 🥳 To say thank you, I'll be giving away a 2024 General Election poster to one winner who reposts this (and is following) in the next 24 hours! Best of luck :)

BREAKING: The vast majority of farms will not be affected” says Environment Secretary Steve Reed adding it's only right the wealthiest landowners "pay their fair share”

Welcome reforms to begin to stem the immoral profiteering by children’s homes providers. Acknowledgment that social work requires much better resourcing - just need the resources now! www.gov.uk/government/n...