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.