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Members’ Update – December 2025
- 23rd Dec 2025
For the CCIN, 2025 has been a year when our cooperative story didn't just grow - it matured. The International Year of Cooperatives has coincided with a moment when cooperative values are shaping national policy in a way we haven't seen for a generation. With CCIN Founders advocates - RT Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, Jim Mc Mahon OBE MP, Baroness Taylor - now in government, the principles our members champion locally are informing the national picture. That shift has energised our councils and strengthened the sense of shared purpose across the Network.
Our members have stepped into leadership with confidence, demonstrating that cooperative approaches aren’t just ethical—they resonate with communities and win trust at the ballot box. We’ve continued to welcome new councils, expand our Policy Labs and develop practical tools that help local authorities deliver community wealth building, democratic participation and fair, people-centred public services.
This year has also marked a significant moment for us personally and professionally. Nicola Huckerby, our long-serving CEO, will be stepping back after a decade at the heart of the Network. Nicola has been the steady, generous and determined force behind CCIN’s growth into the fastest-growing cross-party network in local government. Her humour, wisdom, and relentless commitment have shaped the organisation’s identity and the confidence of its members. Nicola leaves an extraordinary legacy that will continue to guide us.
Looking ahead, 2026 is about turning momentum into long-term impact. With a national commitment to doubling the size of the cooperative and mutual sector, we want CCIN to play a central role in helping councils turn policy ambition into practical reality.
Our focus is clear: deepen member support, expand our Policy Labs, embed social value as everyday practice and complete our organisational reforms. Above all, we aim to continue showing that when councils, communities, and citizens work cooperatively, they create change that lasts.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I hope that you enjoy this edition of Update.
Best wishes
Jim
