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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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Cooperative Councils’ Innovation Network @CoopInnovation ·
16 Nov 1990150170105770243

Thanks Jim - excellent conference & lots of #CoopCouncil conversations 🤩

John Co-op Boyle (he/him) @bornSeaburn59 ·
15 Nov 1989665050181894187

Hearing from @SteveReedMP at #CoopConf25 about putting power in the hands of communities and building more social and council housing, and CO-OP HOUSING!

Jim Robbins @jimrobbins ·
15 Nov 1989662974471258446

Now hearing from Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local
Government, and one of our @CoopInnovation founders, @SteveReedMP!

A brilliant keynote speech!

Cooperative Councils’ Innovation Network @CoopInnovation ·
15 Nov 1989665763133935997

Thrilled to hear our Founder @SteveReedMP recall how he together @JimfromOldham & @SharonStevenage established our Network in 2012.
So many egs of how as Leader of @lambeth_council they
helped communities take back control.
Such a powerful speech at #cooppartyconf25

We ❤️ you!

Cooperative Councils’ Innovation Network @CoopInnovation ·
15 Nov 1989659746417479822

If you were intrigued by @JimfromOldham mention of Tommyfield market at @CoopParty Conference this morning then check out this Case Study on our website:



It’s one of more than 600 case studies from across our growing membership.

#communitybritain

Cooperative Councils’ Innovation Network @CoopInnovation ·
15 Nov 1989657886382068217

At @CoopParty Annual Conference today @peterkyle
talks about doubling the #coop & #mutual economy.
Here’s our Toolkit for Coop Councils a guide for #councils on how to achieve this ambition.

https://bit.ly/CCIN-coopdevt

Thanks to @KirkleesCouncil for leading on this! 🤩