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Co-operatives and how to democratise Edinburgh’s economy
Branch Meeting with stories, stalls and a discussion about how Greens can help co-operatives to thrive.
Meet your local co-ops. Find out how they provide housing, food and services as democratic enterprises that aim to change the world.
Guest speakers from the following local co-ops and organisations, with a Q&A discussion after the refreshments break (really nice biscuits).
- Dig-In Bruntsfield (community greengrocer)
- SHRUB Co-op (community re-use hub)
- Edinburgh Student Housing Co-op (affordable housing run by students)
- Student Co-operative Homes (federation of student housing co-ops)
- Young Co-operators Network (peer-to-peer network)
- The New Leaf Co-op (worker co-op wholefood shop)
- Media Co-op (worker co-op video & media)
- Graphics Co-op (worker co-op publications design)
- Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op (energy generation)
The meeting isn’t just for party members – friends, supporters and anyone curious about co-ops welcome. Admission free.
The venue is fully wheelchair-accessible.
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