North West Mutual, which aims to launch the UK’s first regional co-operative bank, has submitted its…
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Show filtersPreston Council launches digital co-op in bid to drive inclusion
The project, using money from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, includes the provision of free wi-fi…
Scottish Parliament passes law on community wealth building
Ministers promise 'an approach to economic development that can deliver sustainable growth and foster resilience in…
Co-op training courses in Preston given official recognition
Co Lab offers training for artists in setting up co-ops, while Lady Boss 2.0 trains female…
Preston City Council invests £250k in regional mutual bank
NW Mutual is planning a network of more than 60 branches in the north west of…
Government changes to procurement rules could help community business
The national procurement policy statement says authorities should maximise spend with small businesses, start-ups and social…
Devolution plan brings right to buy – and a shake-up for some co-op councils
Co-op Party chair Jim McMahon welcomed 'a significant step forward for the community power agenda'
Preston City Council becomes founding member of Preston Digital Co-op
The co-op has been set up to promote digital inclusion across the city with measures including…
Study published in Lancet finds health and wellbeing benefits from Preston model
'Our research indicates that an approach focused on community wealth building may be more effective at…
