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Why co-ops are pivotal to a fairer, stronger Scotland
Policy Issue: Co-op developmentWe make six recommendations designed to make Scotland the best place in the world to establish new co-ops and develop existing ones.
Member consultation: Supporting Scottish co-operatives
Policy Issue: Co-op developmentThe SNP-Scottish Green Shared Policy Programme includes a commitment to develop tailored support for co-operatives.
Co-op manifesto asks are vital to rebuilding the Scottish economy
Policy Issue: Co-op developmentA four-point plan to harness the spirit of co-operative working seen during the pandemic is crucial to rebuilding Scotland’s economy after Covid-19.
Calls for insolvency legislation to apply to co‑ops heeded by government
Policy Issue: Law and corporate frameworkNew insolvency legislation to give businesses in distress more opportunities to turn things around has been applied to co-ops following our successful lobbying efforts.
Employee and worker ownership in Covid-19 recovery strategies
Policy Issue: Worker ownershipOur short paper sets out why city regions should support the creation of employee and worker owned businesses, via both start-up and conversions, in their Covid-19 recovery…
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, accepts co-op development recommendations
Policy Issue: Co-op developmentIn January 2020 the Greater Manchester Co-operative Commission set out why and how Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) could support co-operative growth in the city-region…
Community wealth building: the role of co-operatives (Scotland)
Policy Issue: Co-op developmentOur policy paper maps out how co-operatives could and should feature in Scotland's emerging community wealth building agenda.
Policy success: Landmark Co-op Act makes it easier for people to set up co-operatives
Policy Issue: Law and corporate frameworkThe Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act (2014) came into force in August 2014, wrapping up accompanying reforms introduced in April 2014.
Co-ops in social value procurement
Policy Issue: ProcurementHow should social value impact on the award of central government contracts? Discover how we responded to government's consultation.
Sharing power and prosperity in Scotland
Policy Issue: CommunityHow Scotland’s Shared Prosperity Fund could include a significant role for community-led economic development.
FCA abolishes society fees - saving the sector over £1m annually
Policy Issue: GovernanceThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has responded to our calls to abolish the public fees for accessing society information via the online Mutuals Register.
New Co-operatives Act for Northern Ireland
Policy Issue: Law and corporate frameworkLobbying pays off as Credit Unions, Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Bill passes through its final stage at the Northern Ireland Assembly..