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Welcome to the fastest growing cross-party network in local government

We believe that the unprecedented challenges facing the public sector and local communities mean that traditional models of top-down governance and economic growth are no longer fit for purpose. Our Members want to reclaim the traditions of community action, community engagement, and civic empowerment that can transform communities. This approach will help deliver radical and innovative programmes designed, led, and delivered in partnership with communities and other sector partners, maximising the social dividend they bring. We’re proud that cooperative councils are driving global public policy aligned to our Statement of Values and Principles.

Our Values and Principles

In acknowledging that Councils are not in themselves registered co-operatives, we and our members have developed principles that have grown from those of the International Co-operative Alliance and are relevant within the context of local government.  The CCIN has developed ten icons to illustrate these Principles.  These icons are used throughout this website to demonstrate how Co-operative Councils are putting our co-operative principles into practice, highlighting the ‘cooperative difference’ in the work that they are doing.

Our Values and Principles

Joining the network

Join the CCIN to be part of a growing and influential network committed to developing a new relationship with citizens. There is increasing interest, across the political spectrum, in how to share power and responsibility with citizens, support the development of community and civic life and find more cost-effective ways to create successful and resilient communities. Membership is open to all councils, opposition groups, and businesses wishing to show their support and engage in the processes of developing innovative co-operative councils. Individuals and organisations can also join as Supporters.

Membership

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Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms ·
16 Sep 1967876848970326236

Our Chair's first meeting with the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed OBE MP took place yesterday.

They spoke about Leaders' Council, devo, LGR, the fair funding review, workforce reforms, and sector support.
@weezegee #LocalGov

Cooperative Councils’ Innovation Network @CoopInnovation ·
1 Sep 1962531343620853914

💫 Still time to participate in this year's funded policy projects, secure your invite to the launch of our TVAWG Report💫 - https://mailchi.mp/councils.coop/sept-12845614

Terry Galloway @TerryGalloway ·
22 Aug 1958951955474391067

Thank you so much @FatimaWh1tbread for giving me 10 mins at your conference, sorry I took 14 mins. Such an important topic. Thanks for recording it, here it is in full.. Looking back I had so much more to say, but hopefully it made the point.

Cooperative Councils’ Innovation Network @CoopInnovation ·
6 Aug 1953076738520457643

💫 Camden Council and Cornwall Labour & Coop Grp become latest members and we share 2 new videos | Free events💫 - https://mailchi.mp/councils.coop/august-12845385

Jim Robbins @jimrobbins ·
31 Jul 1950893428302098646

Great morning welcoming the Prime Minister to Swindon to annouce more support for small businesses!