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CDS Conference 2011: Co-ops, work smarter, not harder!
That’s the theme of the next CDS annual conference, to be held in Brighton the weekend of 23-25 September 2011.
Co-operatives Fortnight 2011 - sign the petition
This year Co-operatives Fortnight, the co-operative sector’s annual national campaign, will take place from the 25 June to 9 July 2011. The theme is ‘Yours to Share which calls for co-operative action to narrow the gap between rich and the poor in the UK. The Fortnight is supported by co-operatives across the UK, including CDS Co-operatives, and was kicked off with the launch of the ‘Yours to Share’ petition outside the Bank of England on 4 April.
Welcome to our new tenant auditor!
We have a new Tenant Auditor (TA): Lynn Walsh, who has been living in Darent housing co-op in Kent since May 2010.
Minister’s visit to New Cut Housing Co-operative
Cabinet Minister, Tessa Jowell MP, visited New Cut Housing Co-operative in South London on 19 January.
Commission on Co-operative and Mutual Housing report – ‘Bringing Democracy Home’
The CCMH have launched their findings into the UK co-operative and mutual housing sector in their report ‘Bringing Democracy Home’ at an event at the House of Commons, sponsored by The Co-operative Bank, on the 24th of November.
Commission on Co-operative and Mutual Housing - call for evidence CONSULTATION NOW CLOSED
Launched in 2008, the Commission on Co-operative & Mutual Housing will independently research the cooperative and mutual housing sector, exploring its potential benefits, shortcomings and models, drawing conclusions about any current relevance and applicability of the sector, and promoting and publicising workable and desirable models that fit the needs of current and future housing, community and third sector strategies’.
Independent commission to study housing co-operatives
The Commission on Co-operative and Mutual Housing was launched in June 2008 and delivered its findings in November 2009
CDS helps out in the kitchen!
Lewisham Family Co-op's experience of working with CDS Co-operatives
Sanford cuts CO2 by 60%
Sanford Housing Co-operative is going green. The co-op, located in South London, is the first to carry out plans to cut its carbon emissions by 60% by the summer of 2007
Ready for the telly switch?
As a landlord you need to start preparing now for digital switchover to ensure that all your properties are set up to receive digital TV.
Emergency repairs around the clock
If CDS maintains your properties, make sure your tenants are aware of our emergency repairs service
Meeting the Decent Homes Standard?
Has your co-op met the Decent Homes Standard yet?