Journal of Co- operative Studies, 56(2), 44- 47

Interview: Regeneration in Lincoln: An interview with Tom Blount and Laura Dunne from Lincolnshire Co-operative Society

Mike Wistow

Journal of Co-operative Studies, 56(2), pp. 44-47

https://doi.org/10.61869/KBSU6276

How to cite this article: Wistow, M. (2023). Regeneration in Lincoln: An interview with Tom Blount and Laura Dunne from Lincolnshire Co-operative Society [Interview]. Journal of Co- operative Studies, 56(2), 44-47. https://doi.org/10.61869/KBSU6276

Abstract

The UKSCS conference 2023 was supported by Lincolnshire Co-operative Society and included guided tours of the Lincoln Science and Innovation Park, and The Cornhill Quarter, developments led by Lincolnshire Co-op in partnership with key organisations across the city of Lincoln, UK. Mike Wistow interviewed Tom Blount and Laura Dunne to find out more about these developments, the Society’s unique approach to regeneration, and their reflections on the advantages of being in co‑operation for over 160 years. Tom Blount is the Director of Lincoln Science and Innovation Park. Laura Dunne is Head of Marketing and Membership for Lincolnshire Co-op. Much of the conversational style of the interview has been deliberately captured in this article to give a sense of the excitement and passion that Laura and Tom have for their work, the Society, and Lincoln.