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RT @CoopParty: "With the Labour Government’s commitment to double the size of the co-operative sector, now is the time to learn from peer n….

It was a pleasure to meet with @seftoncouncil leader Cllr Marion Atkinson in a very sunny Southport ☀️. They have big ambitions for the town. Very exciting to see!. Southports iconic Pier was allocated funding in the Spending Review and we are supporting the council in their

RT @CoopInnovation: Listening to @AngelaRayner speak at #LGAConf25 & thrilled to see the number of CCIN members profiled in this session!….

Great @LGAcomms #LGAConf25 in glorious Liverpool ☀️ . Councillors across the country work tirelessly to make difference to the communities they serve, and they deserve a government who works with them in partnership. They have it with us. New freedoms, fair funding, red tape

RT @mhclg: We’re slashing needless bureaucracy for councils across England. ✅ Consolidating funds.✅ Cutting paperwork.✅ Reviewing legal bu….

Only with strong regional and local government can we change the country for the better. Read more below from me and @Georgia_Gould on the power of local government as partners in change 👇.

RT @LGA_Labour: Great to be joined by Deputy PM @AngelaRayner, Public Service Reform Minister @Georgia_Gould Roads Minister @LilianGreenwo….

RT @LGA_Labour: Great to welcome @JimfromOldham Minister of State for local government & English Devolution, to our stand earlier today. #L….

RT @CoopParty: This weekend, we celebrate 77 years of our National Health Service. It was inspired by co-operative values: working people….

RT @UKLabour: Labour is providing secure homes for families across the country.

RT @CoopParty: Co-operatives are owned by the people they serve, not distant shareholders. That means fairer decisions, stronger communiti….

RT @mhclg: 🚨 BREAKING 🚨. We’re delivering the biggest boost to social and affordable homes in a generation through a new £39b programme. A….

At @MyBCU and @AstonUniversity, it’s clear that strategic collaboration between local government, education institutions and business is driving real change. Mayoral combined authorities are using devolved powers to unlock opportunity and widen access to skills and training.

It was great to spend some time in the West Midlands this week meeting with Mayor @RichParkerLab. I saw first-hand the work which is underway by the Combined Authority & City Council to develop proposals for a Mayoral Development Corporation to accelerate economic development

RT @mhclg: Your questions answered… 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋. What’s the biggest problem devolution will solve?

We are making significant investments in the things that matter to local people. Whether that is delivering affordable housing, supporting vital neighbourhood services or improving schools, we’re putting resources back into the community.

RT @TracyBrabin: Brilliant, passionate speech from @JimfromOldham putting co-operative values at the heart of governments devolution agenda….

The council tax bailiff system isn’t right or fair - vulnerable people deserve better. This isn’t about punishment - it’s about ensuring a fair deal between councils and taxpayers. It’s about treating decent people with decency.

RT @TracyBrabin: A superb day talking devolution, rebuilding and empowering communities at @CoopParty Local Gov Conference in #Leeds Joinin….

RT @CoopParty: We’re building Community Britain, together. Co-operative Party council leaders are championing community power and deliveri….