Co‑operatives 2010 is coming – the flagship event of Co‑operatives Fortnight

The final preparations for Co‑operatives 2010 are well underway and excitement is now really building!

Co‑operatives 2010 in Plymouth from 25 to 27 June will not only celebrate the 150th anniversary of co‑operation in the city, but it will be the flagship event for our first ever Co‑operatives Fortnight showcasing that that There is an alternative… 

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Policy and Research

Over the past month we have been busy working in a number of policy, consultations and research areas.

These include our work both pre and post election as well as our submission to Lambeth Council’s plans for becoming ‘The Co‑operative Council’.

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Ed Mayo: a snapshot

Following on from the story in April’s Members’ Briefing about what our Secretary General, Ed Mayo, has been up to we thought that we would give you another update.

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Hundreds sign-up for collective action on Greener Together

It is fantastic to see so many individual co‑operative members across the country signing up to our Greener Together – the co‑operative way – area of work.

Over the last few months, we have seen hundreds of individual co‑operative members, every week, pledge their support to Greener Together and the numbers just keep on growing!  

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United Kingdom Co‑operative Forum

There are many events that we organise over the year to promote, unite and develop the co‑operative sector. One of these is the United Kingdom Co‑operative Forum (UKCF), bringing together different parts of our diverse movement.

This year’s UKCF took place on 28 April and included a number of interesting talks and discussions.

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New members of Co‑operatives UK

We are delighted that a number of new co‑operatives have joined Co‑operatives UK.

New members this month include another new UK 100 member and the British Theatre Consortium.

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Benenden Healthcare joins national campaign for co‑operation

One of the UK’s longest serving and most respected mutual healthcare societies, Benenden Healthcare, has become a member!

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Raising a glass to co‑operative pubs

Earlier this year, we produced a report entitled ‘Calling Time on Pub Closures – The Co‑operative Answer’, which documented the rising trend in pub closures and set out advice on creating co‑operative pubs.

Our report coincided with the launch of Britain’s first urban co‑operative pub - The Star Inn in Salford - and we are now very pleased to hear that the trend is continuing with another pub re-opening as a co‑operative pub - the George and Dragon in Hudswell.

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Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Company Secretary Awards 2010

At the heart of every co‑operative is the secretary – someone who ensures that the co‑operative runs smoothly and effectively.

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) Company Secretary Awards celebrate the contribution the profession makes to the effectiveness of organisations and the development of the wider business community.

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Rethinking Public Service Delivery conference

We are looking forward to attending the Local Government Information Unit’s national one-day policy conference – Rethinking Public Service Delivery – at the end of the month to represent the co‑operative sector.

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Employment Law – an update

As mentioned in previous Members’ Briefings, every now and again we get updates on employment law from the Co‑operative Employers Association.

Recently, there have been two updates - one around the Agency Worker Regulations 2010 and the other relating to the Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010.

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United Nations (UN) International Day of Co‑operatives

The UN International Day of Co‑operatives is celebrated each year on the first Saturday of July, and this year, it falls on the last day of our first-ever Co‑operatives Fortnight (3 July).

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Vacancies at Co‑operatives North West

Co‑operatives North West is looking for applicants for two roles to help develop and promote its work.

They are looking for co‑operators to take on the roles of Communications Manager and Project Manager.

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Supporters Direct conference

Not only is June the month of Co‑operatives 2010 – the UK’s biggest and most influential gathering of co‑operatives (25-27 June) – but it is also the month of the Supporters Direct annual conference.

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