Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber and Cllr Kevin Rodgers (Doncaster, Labour and Co-operative) invite you to a special launch event for International Year of the Co-operatives - 'How can Local Authorities act more co-operatively'.

The event will have keynote addresses from Cllr James Alexander, leader of York Council, and Anna Turley, co-ordinator of the national co-operative councils network. There will be contributions from across the co-operative movement including Alex Sobel, Manager of Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber, and Cllr Kevin Rodgers of Doncaster Council.

The event will explore how the International Year of the Co-operatives can take forward closer co-operation between co-operatives, councillors and local authorities to make our communities a more co-operative place to live.

All welcome and the event is free, to attend please register at http://iyclaunch2012.eventbrite.com/