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Co-ops earmarked for role in landmark Scottish housing plans
Following concerted lobbying by Co-operatives UK and the Cross Party Group on Co-ops, Scottish Government has included housing co-operatives in its ‘Housing to 2040 strategy.
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.
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.
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: Amendments to Scottish Community Empowerment Bill secured
Policy Issue: CommunityA flagship Bill intended to give people greater control over local communities across Scotland now recognises the role co-operatives can play in making community ownership and…
Sharing power and prosperity in Scotland
Policy Issue: CommunityHow Scotland’s Shared Prosperity Fund could include a significant role for community-led economic development.
How co-operatives can benefit Scotland's housing vision
We have responded to Scottish government's consultation on its housing vision for 2040.