@vivianwoodell.bsky.social
It was great to see this commitment to doubling the size of the co-operative economy referred to by the Chancellor in her budget speech.
Amazing to see a solid commitment from the Government to grow the co-operative sector in the Budget, with the launch of a consultation on the support needed to sustain and grow the movement even further. The consultation closes on 18th February: tinyurl.com/mwwun2vu
#Budget2025 #Coops #Co-operatives
#Budget2025 #Coops #Co-operatives
November 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It was great to see this commitment to doubling the size of the co-operative economy referred to by the Chancellor in her budget speech.
What does Europe mean to you? Watch European Movement UK's video featuring Caroline Lucas: bsky.app/profile/euro...
To so many of us, Europe is more than a place, it’s a part of who we are. Hear what the public had to say when we went out and asked them what Europe means to them.
November 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
What does Europe mean to you? Watch European Movement UK's video featuring Caroline Lucas: bsky.app/profile/euro...
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❌ The proposal for the next EU budget, published by the European Commission in July, does not include ANY funds for energy communities.
📣 REScoop.eu calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations.
Read our list of recommendations ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...
📣 REScoop.eu calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations.
Read our list of recommendations ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...
October 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
❌ The proposal for the next EU budget, published by the European Commission in July, does not include ANY funds for energy communities.
📣 REScoop.eu calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations.
Read our list of recommendations ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...
📣 REScoop.eu calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations.
Read our list of recommendations ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...
Great to see Oxfordshire-based renewable energy co-operatives are playing their part with Low Carbon Hub and Westmill Solar in the top five energy co-operatives in the UK. As the report underlines, co-ops are all about building a fairer economy for all.
We really enjoyed reading through the Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report 2025 from @cooperativesuk.bsky.social . It's exciting to see our sector growing, but investment and support are crucial for the Government to double the sector. www.uk.coop/sites/defaul...
#co-operatives #DemocraticEconomy
#co-operatives #DemocraticEconomy
November 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Great to see Oxfordshire-based renewable energy co-operatives are playing their part with Low Carbon Hub and Westmill Solar in the top five energy co-operatives in the UK. As the report underlines, co-ops are all about building a fairer economy for all.
Many congratulations to @lucympowell.bsky.social - great to see a well known @teamlabouruk.bsky.social and @coopparty.party.coop MP as deputy leader. The country needs co-operative values now more than ever.
October 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Many congratulations to @lucympowell.bsky.social - great to see a well known @teamlabouruk.bsky.social and @coopparty.party.coop MP as deputy leader. The country needs co-operative values now more than ever.
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Brexit Will Damage The UK Economy 'For The Foreseeable Future', Says Bank Of England Chief
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brexit...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brexit...
Brexit Will Damage The UK Economy 'For The Foreseeable Future', Says Bank Of England Chief
Andrew Bailey confirms what we've all known for years.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Brexit Will Damage The UK Economy 'For The Foreseeable Future', Says Bank Of England Chief
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brexit...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brexit...
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"With a record 60% of the public in favour of changing how we elect Parliament, Labour must take action. Our APPG – the largest all-party group – urges the Government to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform without delay."
📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk
📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk
Electoral reform is urgent – or an extreme party could win a majority in Parliament
The APPG for Fair Elections first called on the government to establish a ‘National Commission on Electoral Reform’ last November, in the wake of t...
www.politicshome.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
"With a record 60% of the public in favour of changing how we elect Parliament, Labour must take action. Our APPG – the largest all-party group – urges the Government to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform without delay."
📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk
📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk
A really important @coopparty.party.coop initiative that puts co-operative values into practice in a way people can easily grasp.
What if your community got a shot at saving the places you actually use - before they vanish?
We took that question to the public. Here’s what they had to say. 🎥👇
We took that question to the public. Here’s what they had to say. 🎥👇
September 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
A really important @coopparty.party.coop initiative that puts co-operative values into practice in a way people can easily grasp.
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We've got a plan, and we want you and your community to be part of it.
Read more about plans for a Community Right to Buy in the New Statesman.
Read more about plans for a Community Right to Buy in the New Statesman.
September 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We've got a plan, and we want you and your community to be part of it.
Read more about plans for a Community Right to Buy in the New Statesman.
Read more about plans for a Community Right to Buy in the New Statesman.
As a director of west Oxfordshire Community Transport, which benefited from a Westmill Solar grant, I can confirm the application process is really straightforward and they are a pleasure to deal with.
🚨 Have a great community project, but need some help with funding? The Westmill Solar Community Funding Grant Scheme wants to hear from you! Check out guidance notes and apply on on our website now: westmillenergy.coop/what-we-do/c...
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
Community Funding - Westmill Energy
Discover how we support local community groups through our Community Funding scheme and find out how to apply for a grant.
westmillenergy.coop
August 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
As a director of west Oxfordshire Community Transport, which benefited from a Westmill Solar grant, I can confirm the application process is really straightforward and they are a pleasure to deal with.
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🎉We were so excited to send out the very first Westmill Energy newsletter this month! 🥳 Did you miss it? Sign up now to get a copy of the next edition, and keep up to date with all things Westmill! westmillenergy.coop
#communityenergy #greenenergy #renewables #membership #newsletter #solarpower
#communityenergy #greenenergy #renewables #membership #newsletter #solarpower
Homepage - Westmill Energy
Westmill Energy includes Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative, Westmill Solar Co-operative and Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust (WeSET).
westmillenergy.coop
August 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🎉We were so excited to send out the very first Westmill Energy newsletter this month! 🥳 Did you miss it? Sign up now to get a copy of the next edition, and keep up to date with all things Westmill! westmillenergy.coop
#communityenergy #greenenergy #renewables #membership #newsletter #solarpower
#communityenergy #greenenergy #renewables #membership #newsletter #solarpower
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❗️Applications close in one week!
We’re looking for someone to help us shout about the UK’s most inspiring co-ops, spaces, and neighbourhood projects.
📣 Join us as our new Community Britain Campaigns Officer
📍Remote or London-based
📅 Apply by 14 August
We’re looking for someone to help us shout about the UK’s most inspiring co-ops, spaces, and neighbourhood projects.
📣 Join us as our new Community Britain Campaigns Officer
📍Remote or London-based
📅 Apply by 14 August
August 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
❗️Applications close in one week!
We’re looking for someone to help us shout about the UK’s most inspiring co-ops, spaces, and neighbourhood projects.
📣 Join us as our new Community Britain Campaigns Officer
📍Remote or London-based
📅 Apply by 14 August
We’re looking for someone to help us shout about the UK’s most inspiring co-ops, spaces, and neighbourhood projects.
📣 Join us as our new Community Britain Campaigns Officer
📍Remote or London-based
📅 Apply by 14 August
If you're a student in #Glasgow looking for somewhere to live check out this new co-operative option where students take control of their own accommodation, working in partnership with students and supporters across the UK and Ireland.
August 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
If you're a student in #Glasgow looking for somewhere to live check out this new co-operative option where students take control of their own accommodation, working in partnership with students and supporters across the UK and Ireland.
Congratulations to everyone at @cooperativesuk.bsky.social for organising such a truly fabulous event!
Great pics from #CoopCongress (and we'll have more to share later this week). You can watch recordings of all sessions from the main room here: uk.coop/congress
#Coops
#Coops
July 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Congratulations to everyone at @cooperativesuk.bsky.social for organising such a truly fabulous event!
At Co-operative Congress in Rochdale @graceblakeley.substack.com says the Co-op Movement holds the keys to challenging one neoliberalism's most damaging achievements: persuading people that they are alone and powerless. #COOPCONGRESS
July 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
At Co-operative Congress in Rochdale @graceblakeley.substack.com says the Co-op Movement holds the keys to challenging one neoliberalism's most damaging achievements: persuading people that they are alone and powerless. #COOPCONGRESS
It was a pleasure to take part as a speaker in this excellent event, highlighting how co-ops can make a difference to local, regional and national development.
On Monday, we officially launched our 🧩 #MondayTalks webinar series with ALDA Europe.
💡 Vivian Woodell (@vivianwoodell.bsky.social), Vice-President of @midcountiescoop.bsky.social and Board Member of @coopseurope.bsky.social spoke in our first webinar.
#coops4dev 🌍 #ALDAxCoopsEurope
💡 Vivian Woodell (@vivianwoodell.bsky.social), Vice-President of @midcountiescoop.bsky.social and Board Member of @coopseurope.bsky.social spoke in our first webinar.
#coops4dev 🌍 #ALDAxCoopsEurope
May 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It was a pleasure to take part as a speaker in this excellent event, highlighting how co-ops can make a difference to local, regional and national development.
I enjoyed the event. Thank you for the invitation.
📣Join us & @alda_europe for the 1st #MondayTalks webinar:
Partnership for the BOOST Balkans
🗓️ 19 May | Next Monday!
Info🔗 coopseurope.coop/events/launc...
🎙️ @vivianwoodell.bsky.social & Zoran Kordić will share insights on coops, energy & democracy in the Balkans.
#coops4dev🌍 #ALDAxCoopsEurope
Partnership for the BOOST Balkans
🗓️ 19 May | Next Monday!
Info🔗 coopseurope.coop/events/launc...
🎙️ @vivianwoodell.bsky.social & Zoran Kordić will share insights on coops, energy & democracy in the Balkans.
#coops4dev🌍 #ALDAxCoopsEurope
May 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I enjoyed the event. Thank you for the invitation.
Co-operatives have long helped to rebuild communities following conflict – but there's more they can do. Ask your MP to write to the new International Development Minister and recognise the power of co-operation in building a more peaceful world. party.coop/campaign/pea...
Ask your MP to support the role of co-ops in peacebuilding
party.coop
May 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Co-operatives have long helped to rebuild communities following conflict – but there's more they can do. Ask your MP to write to the new International Development Minister and recognise the power of co-operation in building a more peaceful world. party.coop/campaign/pea...
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The thing about all these pieces complaining about Marine Le Pen's conviction is that not a single one of them bothers to explain why someone found guilty of embezzling millions of Euros from public funds should be allowed to get away with it
April 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The thing about all these pieces complaining about Marine Le Pen's conviction is that not a single one of them bothers to explain why someone found guilty of embezzling millions of Euros from public funds should be allowed to get away with it
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April 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Excellent news, the government showing real commitment to co-operative and community owned energy.
🚨 NEW: UK Government announces new funding for community-owned energy through GB Energy! ⚡
✅ Backing local power for communities across Britain
✅ Supporting green energy projects owned by you
✅ Cutting bills while profits stay in your community
✅ Backing local power for communities across Britain
✅ Supporting green energy projects owned by you
✅ Cutting bills while profits stay in your community
March 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Excellent news, the government showing real commitment to co-operative and community owned energy.
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🚀We kicked off "Cooperatives as Drivers of Change" at La Vallée, Brussels, with the coop flame promoting the cooperative identity as part of the #IYC2025
“Cooperatives offer real solutions and represent the true social market economy that is central to the European project”
#CoopsInspireChange
“Cooperatives offer real solutions and represent the true social market economy that is central to the European project”
#CoopsInspireChange
March 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🚀We kicked off "Cooperatives as Drivers of Change" at La Vallée, Brussels, with the coop flame promoting the cooperative identity as part of the #IYC2025
“Cooperatives offer real solutions and represent the true social market economy that is central to the European project”
#CoopsInspireChange
“Cooperatives offer real solutions and represent the true social market economy that is central to the European project”
#CoopsInspireChange
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In a rare move, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issues a statement rejecting Trump's impeachment threat against Judge James Boasberg, the judge who blocked the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to justify mass deportations 👏
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Chief Justice Roberts Rejects Trump’s Call for Judicial Impeachment
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
March 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In a rare move, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issues a statement rejecting Trump's impeachment threat against Judge James Boasberg, the judge who blocked the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to justify mass deportations 👏
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Huge thanks to VME Coop after making it a Magnificent Seven years of sponsoring #CoopRetail. A partner member of ours, VME is the leading EPOS software provider for retail #coops in the UK, so doing great things with tech. Find out more about VME Coop here: vme.coop
March 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Huge thanks to VME Coop after making it a Magnificent Seven years of sponsoring #CoopRetail. A partner member of ours, VME is the leading EPOS software provider for retail #coops in the UK, so doing great things with tech. Find out more about VME Coop here: vme.coop
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Back to the future.
Groceries could be delivered by milkmen or butcher's boys 100 years ago. The mode of transport might be different... but has that much changed? #CoopRetail #coops
Groceries could be delivered by milkmen or butcher's boys 100 years ago. The mode of transport might be different... but has that much changed? #CoopRetail #coops
March 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Back to the future.
Groceries could be delivered by milkmen or butcher's boys 100 years ago. The mode of transport might be different... but has that much changed? #CoopRetail #coops
Groceries could be delivered by milkmen or butcher's boys 100 years ago. The mode of transport might be different... but has that much changed? #CoopRetail #coops