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Lincolnshire Co-operative: supporting local libraries by building community hubs

The third of our Big Debate case studies looking at how co-ops can step up to…

Energy co-ops are on the rise – and they are coming together to innovate

Paul Monaghan attended the REScoop conference, which looked at promoting energy efficiency, sustainable investment and smart…

Meet … Dan McCallum, renewable energy expert at Awel Aman Tawe

The project manager at the South Wales community energy charity talks about his work setting up…

Our view: Are we taking responsibility for nature?

Co-ops around the world have pledged to protect the environment – and that should extend throughout…

World Environment Day: Why nature is a co-operative issue

From coffee traders to car insurance, issues like climate change mean the environment is not just…

With a little help from my friends: The Beatles, the Liver Building and the co-op spirit

Fifty years on from the release of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, we look at…

Telling your co-operative story – expert views on connecting with members

'There is no right and wrong when it comes to stories ... but it is important…

Learning about co-operative governance: Keeping a board up to date

Several organisations offer training packages to help co-op directors meet the changing needs of their organisations

A guide to governance: How do we steer the co-operative ship?

Co-operative experts agree that good governance is at the heart of a successful co-op – but…

Could Amazon Mechanical Turk workers own artificial intelligence technology?

Automation threatens to wipe out millions of jobs – and even those teaching tasks to computers…

Our view: Show our general election candidates the co-op way

Despite a short election cycle, this month is the chance to get prospective MPs to commit…

Meet … Neil Turton, chief operating officer at Co-operatives UK

The ex-Nisa boss talks about the positive culture of co-ops and the challenge of bringing in…