There is plenty going on in Preston, as the 'Preston Model' gathers pace. Larder will hold its conference on 'Food and the Preston Model' at the Town Hall on Oct 25th, whilst Stir Magazine launches its 'Co-operatives for an Age of Crisis' at UCLan on Nov 14. 1) Food and the Preston Model The LARDER... Continue Reading →
By Dr. Larry Reynolds, ICSC. The Preston Model of community-wealth building led by civic, cooperative and community initiatives, marks a significant development. It comes at a time of growing experimentation arising amidst the exhaustion of the established economic and political paradigms. These developments form an important focus for the new Institute of Citizenship, Society and... Continue Reading →
A symposium held at the University of Central Lancashire on the 25th July 2018 Report by Julian Manley, UCLan. The Day The Preston Co-operative Development Network (PCDN), the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Preston City Council (PCC) brought together an exciting programme to accompany the continuing development of the Preston Model as a way... Continue Reading →
