Cyril Davenport: A Conservative Co-operative Member’s Story 2
As a Conservative supporter, I do believe that people should be given a choice, in their housing, with the education and the opportunity to make informed choices about the way their lives are run.
Localism in Action: Sunderland Women’s Cooperative Success Leads to More Personalized Care for Elderly People at Home
A Personal and Moving Account of the History of Sunderland Home Care from Margaret Elliott to SHC’s Workers, used by Kind Permission of Margaret Elliott.
Cyril Davenport: A Conservative Co-operative Member’s Story
I was asked to put into words why I support and respect the work and aspirations of the Housing Co-operative movement.
Many years ago, When I first became involved with the CDS co-op housing movement, I had been unemployed for some time, was getting little or no interest from prospective employers due to my age, and because I had been out of work for some time.
'How we Transition to a Low Carbon Society'
'How we Transition to a Low Carbon Society' conference at Winchester 20-21 November. For more information visit:
http://transitiontolowcarbon.org.
A postcard from Conference...
"I see a country where you choose the most important things in life - the school your child goes to and the healthcare you get. I see a country where communities govern themselves - organising local services, independent of Whitehall, a great handing back of power to people." - David Cameron, Conservative Party Conference 2009
Send us your examples where you are taking back control from the state...
Is there a cure for capitalism?
21st September 2008: Article for The Sunday Times by Jesse Norman
"Is there a cure for capitalism?" Two years ago this question would have seemed unthinkable. Now, after a week of extraordinary financial turmoil in which many proud banking names have ceased to exist, it is almost fashionable. Yet, when the dust has cleared, what should we conclude?
Co-ops are not leftwing
Jesse Norman, The Guardian
It's wrong to think food cooperatives don't do it for Tories. They chime perfectly with our values.
Renewing Civic Conservatism
The Oakeshott Lecture by David Willetts MP
Conservative Co-op Movement unveils policy proposals for co-op approach to food
The Conservative Co-operative Movement, set up to explore creative ways in which communities can deliver public services, will today call on the Conservatives and other political parties to take new steps to boost volunteer participation in co-ops.
These include:
David Cameron launches new CCM book on food co-ops at NFU conference
The Conservative Co-operative Movement's new book on food co-ops has been launched this week by David Cameron.
The Conservative leader used his speech to the annual convention of the National Farmers' Union to launch Nuts and Bolts by Amy Coyle.
Commenting on the book, CCM Chair Jesse Norman said:
