Policy Labs and Policy Prototypes 2024
Cooperative Values-Driven AI
NEW - Launched October 2024!
ViewWe 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.
Policy Labs and Policy Prototypes 2024
Over 530 Case Studies have been shared by our Members for your use
From Community Wealth Building to Cooperative Placemaking - these resources are designed to grow the cooperative economy
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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.
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.
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And then it was over 😢
Thank you to all our Members who spent time on our Stand at #LGAConf24
We had an excellent conference & are grateful for every conversation, suggestion & smile 😊
We couldn’t do what we do without you! 🙏
See you in Liverpool 1-3 July 2025 🤩🥳
An excellent LGA Annual Conference. The most optimistic our sector has been for years.
Lots of energy to work closely with a new @UKLabour Gov and with @AngelaRayner & @JimfromOldham and the team.
Such talent right across @LGA_Labour making a difference int heir communities
There was a real buzz around our Stand at #LGAConf24 in Harrogate this week - not least because our Founders & former Chairs are all good friends 🥰
We’re all excited about the future!
Thank you @SharonStevenage for all that you do promoting #OurCoopDifference 🐝🐝
Great Top Team effort at #LGAConf24 🥳
FOUR new members & many more poised to join. LOTS of interesting & positive conversations about Policy Projects ideas for 2025 🐝🌻
We are proud to be part of @LGAcomms & continue to be the fastest-growing cross-party network in #localgov
We invited @anthonymckeown Leader at @HighPeakBC to our Stand at #LGAConf24 to celebrate their decision to become a #CoopCouncil - we’d had several conversations over the years but our new chair @jimrobbins sealed the deal!
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#OurCoopDifference
Great to meet you Richard - exciting times ahead for @CamdenCouncil - looking forward to working with you & the Team #OurCoopDifference
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