Membership of the Co-operative Council’s Innovation Network

Greater Manchester is the home of the co-operative movement. The Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers was established in 1844 and Greater Manchester remains the home of the Co-operative Group, the world’s largest consumer owned co-operative business.

In July 2018, the Combined Authority became a member of the Co-operatives Councils’ Innovation Network (CCIN) (opens in new tab). The CCIN is working to define a new model for local government, built on civic leadership. Member councils work in partnership with local people to shape and strengthen communities, with a view to replacing traditional models of top-down governance and service delivery with local leadership and genuine co-operation.