Principles met

  • We will develop systems that enable citizens to be equal partners in designing and commissioning public services and in determining the use of public resources.
  • In exploring new ways of meeting the priority needs of our communities we will encourage models, such as co-operatives and mutuals, which give greater influence and voice to staff and users. in designing and commissioning public services and in determining the use of public resources.

About the project

Co-operative Engagement, Toolkit Tests is a piece of work that will enable Rochdale Council and partners to test, refine and shape our developing Co-operative Engagement policy and toolkit, with a co-production approach between the public sector, VCFSE organisations and Rochdale Borough people and communities.

Toolkit Tests will ensure that engagement in Rochdale moves beyond traditional engagement methods which focus on consultation, to one underpinned by co-production principles and provide an evidence base for this approach to be embedded within the health and social care arenas.   With a whole-system approach, this project will be reflective of Rochdale’s co-operative history and transform our boroughs approach to working with people and communities.

Video guide to cooperative engagement

Video guide to collaboration