Stirchley Co-operative DevelopmentAs we welcome 2025, Stirchley Co-op Development (SCD) is excited to announce a series of free online workshops, open to anyone interested in co-ops. These monthly, beginner-friendly sessions cover key topics such as self-organising, co-op history, facilitation, and inclusion. Whether you’re just starting or already part of a co-op, these workshops are designed to prepare you for […]
Not Lovin’ It Written by Matthew and Joseph. [Matthew] Everyone loves a burger now and then. The short burst of energy-rich, calorific food brings momentary joy as we take a break from work or childcare, or the drudgery of more healthy diets. The burger is the food of the free as the New York Times […]
Co-ops are powered by people and as a larger co-op development we’re privileged to have members from all walks of life, who are doing fantastic work inside and outside of Stirchley Co-op Development (SCD). Each month we’ll be introducing you to one of them, so you can meet the faces behind SCD. In our third edition […]
We’ve experienced dark days recently where fascist mobs have taken to the streets, attacking and terrorising members of our communities. These are not isolated or random incidents, but rather a product of a racist rhetoric that permeates British politics, policing and media. Whilst we should and do deplore their violence, we must also stand united […]
Written by Joseph, housing member of SCD. As you may have seen, construction resumed for Stirchley Co-op Development in April. To celebrate this, we’re excited to announce the name of our building: Jessie Eden House There are some that might tell you a good name is hard to find. Others may disagree, but it is […]
Co-ops are powered by people and as a larger co-op development we’re privileged to have members from all walks of life, who are doing fantastic work inside and outside of Stirchley Co-op Development (SCD). Each month we’ll be introducing you to one of them, so you can meet the faces behind SCD. In our first […]
Written by SCD members Joseph and Matthew. The views expressed are those of the authors. It’s time to vote. But who, or perhaps what, are we voting for? Boris Johnson’s divisive 2019 election campaign convinced vast swathes of the country to vote Tory. He scored the Conservative’s their largest gains in over twenty years, and […]
Co-operative housing isn’t new. You’d need to go all the way back to the mid 19th century and the Rochdale Pioneers if you wanted to uncover the movement’s earliest roots. But regardless of how novel the idea might be to some, in the turning chaos of 21st century living, affordable, environmentally sustainable, and democratic alternatives are very much needed. […]
We wanted to give a little bit of an explanation about the communal spaces and ecological design ethos of our construction, which has already started being built and will be completed over the 12 months. This short blog is intended to complement the plans drawings on our website. Birmingham is in a worsening housing crisis […]
Stirchley Co-operative Development will be owned and managed by the people that live here and the businesses that operate from the ground floor. Each housed person and each business is one member and is entitled to one vote on important issues. The majority of activity and decisions will be formed and carried out in our […]