Co-op Congress 2023 | Democratising the economy – a plan to take control
Channel: Co-operatives UK
Date: 2023-07-11

Would a more democratic society benefit us all? Co-operatives, mutuals, employee-owned businesses, credit unions and community businesses all play a part in the 'democratic economy,' where people enjoy a genuine stake and say in anything from their work to the products or services they consume. Over the next five years, NEF, Co-operatives UK, CLES and CTP, are working with local policymakers, communities, civil society and businesses. But what's the potential contribution to community wealth? And are people ready and willing to make more control?

In this session moderator John Robb, alongside Sarah Longlands (CLES) and Liz Zeidler (CTP) will explore plans to embed greater control in communities. Delegates will also hear from Mayor Andy Street about a new Ownership Hub launching in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority, and unique insight from Oli Wilson, who is in the process of setting up a new music co-operative called Beyond the Music. So if we want to create a more democratic economy, then what's the plan? And is taking more control the right thing to do? https://www.uk.coop/congress