Councillors are great, so are co-ops
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Now we in the Co-operative Party like councillors, we really do. We especially like the several hundred Labour Co-operative councillors who work hard to represent their communities and make difficult decisions on their behalf.
But Cllr Bob Piper will do himself a disservice if he opposes plans to share power a little more with people who use, pay or work for public services are misplaced.
Not all co-ops are well-run. Not all co-ops are ethical.
But as models for our public services that trust people, respond to local need and are run for the long-term good of communities, co-operatives are often ideal.
But Cllr Bob Piper will do himself a disservice if he opposes plans to share power a little more with people who use, pay or work for public services are misplaced.
Not all co-ops are well-run. Not all co-ops are ethical.
But as models for our public services that trust people, respond to local need and are run for the long-term good of communities, co-operatives are often ideal.
Labels: co-operatives, local government
2 Comments:
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Bob Piper, 4:17 PM
Bob Piper, 4:17 PM
You're right. It often seems that co-ops are more threatening though to councillors as they develop their own democratic buy-in. It's harder to take a contract away from a co-op than a voluntary body or private company. Now I think that's a good thing!
Sorry. I think I was ready to rant at someone today.
Sorry. I think I was ready to rant at someone today.
Don't be so bloody touchy. I like the site, by the way.