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Localism Bill gets royal nod of approval giving a vote of confidence to local community enterprises

Submitted by petramorris on 18 November, 2011 - 12:31

The Localism Bill, which has been making its way through Parliament since December last year, received Royal Assent on 15 November, to become the Localism Act. Co-operatives UK, the national trade body that campaigns for co-operation, is pleased that the legislation now exists to help ensure local people and community enterprises have a real opportunity to shape and influence their communities.

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Locality 11 Convention

Submitted by petramorris on 15 November, 2011 - 13:32

I was recently delighted to attend the national convention of our member, Locality. Locality 11: Communities ambitious for change event was held at the Palace Hotel, Manchester (1 Nov)

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What are libraries for?

Submitted by petramorris on 19 August, 2011 - 09:54

At the beginning of the year I wrote a blog “should we care about libraries?” suggesting that community owned libraries could be one way forward given that 450+ libraries are under threat of closure.

£12m fund opens for healthcare social enterprises

Submitted by petramorris on 17 August, 2011 - 16:36

A £12m fund offering grants and loans to social enterprises that provide healthcare and social services in England has opened for applications.

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Social enterprise in health care: Promoting organisational autonomy and staff engagement

Submitted by petramorris on 4 August, 2011 - 16:18

The government has proposed to transform the NHS into the largest social enterprise sector in the world. But what organisational and leadership changes are needed to make this vision a reality?

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Boost to community pubs with launch of review into restrictive covenants

Submitted by petramorris on 2 August, 2011 - 16:19

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) have today (2 Aug) released a consultation on the "The use of restrictive covenants in the pub industry and their impact on local communities"

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OVESCO completes community-owned power station with just hours to spare

Submitted by petramorris on 1 August, 2011 - 11:08

Non-profit IPS community energy company OVESCO has successfully completed

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Why are there not more co-operative creative organisations?

Submitted by petramorris on 1 August, 2011 - 10:32

Petra Morris asks why there are not more co-operative performing arts organisations (orchestras, touring theatres, music services) and how we could create more.