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Councillor Gary See – Principle 7 to life as austerity continues

  • January 2018
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Councillor Chris Herries – We have forgotten to explain what coops are in Cooperatives Fortnight & how they can benefit communities

  • July 2017
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Steve Reed OBE MP – It’s time to “trust the people”

  • June 2017
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Nick Matthews, Co-operatives UK – When it comes to CCIN – what’s in a name?

  • April 2017
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Councillor Richard Farnell – Our Co-operative roots are the gateway to future prosperity

  • March 2017
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Cllr Joan Griffiths MBE -Edinburgh, a Cooperative Council

  • March 2017
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Councillor Sharon Taylor, OBE – How do our co-operative values continue to shine a light on today’s problems?

  • February 2017
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Councillor Barbara Brownridge – Becoming a co-operative council isn’t a quick fix, it takes time, effort and a genuine desire to work with communities

  • January 2017
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Cllr Tony Newman – Croydon’s Community Housing Commission

  • December 2016
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Councillor Stephen Powers – Putting our co-operative values in Newcastle into practise

  • September 2016
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Councillor Chris Penberthy – Co-operative Leadership in a changing world

  • September 2016
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Graeme McKechnie – Edinburgh’s Cooperative Capital Framework: Year Three Progress Report

  • December 2015
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