The fastest-growing non-political network in local government.
We believe that the unprecedented challenges facing the public sector and local communities mean that traditional models of top-down governance and economic growth are no longer fit for purpose. Our members want to reclaim the traditions of community action, community engagement, and civic empowerment that can transform communities. This approach will help deliver radical and innovative programmes designed, led, and delivered in partnership with communities and other sector partners, maximising the social dividend they bring.
A Network of UK Councils of any political party using cooperative values and principles to build resilient places through community wealth-building and co-produced services.
Visit: www.councils.coop
CCIN Review of the Year 2025 (2.33 MiB)
With the government’s pledge to double the size of the co-operative and mutual sector, CCIN is no longer just a network—it’s a launchpad. Our councils are leading the way in community wealth building, fair employment, and democratic innovation. We’re not just responding to change; we’re shaping it. This year, we’ve welcomed new members, launched groundbreaking policy labs, and published a Social Value Toolkit that’s already helping councils rethink how they commission services. It’s not just about ticking boxes—it’s about embedding social value into every decision, every contract, and every conversation. And yes, we’ve had a few of those conversations over biscuits and tea (co-operatively sourced, of course). We’ve also seen councils transition from opposition to leadership, proving that co-operative principles aren’t just idealistic—they’re electable. From Adur to Tamworth, Peterborough to Medway, our members are showing that collaboration, not competition, is the future of local government.
Members of CCIN (566.42 KiB)
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CCIN AGM 2026
Cooperative Councils' Innovation Network - Webinair on our Councils Cooperative Development Toolkit.
CCIN 26 - Community Wealth Building with CLES & Preston Council