Our Board of Directors Derby Area Members’ Educational Visit to Crosby Beach and Southport Central England Co-op President Elaine Dean reflected on the Derby Area Members' Educational Visit to Crosby Beach and Southport We drove in pouring rain to Merseyside and our first stop was Crosby Beach to view the amazing ‘Another Place’ by Antony Gormley. These are 100 cast iron life sized statues
Our Board of Directors Co-operating on the waterways Alongside my responsibilities as a Director of Central England Co-operative and my work with various other co-operatives, when I have some free time I like to get out and about around the canal network, see some wildlife and experience a different pace of life. Being a member of the Jemima
Our Board of Directors Looking at ways to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Co-op College Members of our Board’s Search Committee met with Simon Parkinson, from the Co-operative College, to investigate greater ways of promoting co-operative education. The Board is looking at ways to deliver training for members, the Membership & Community Council, the Board and also the employees, particularly around Co-operative values and principles.
Our Board of Directors Board Directors play their part at Co-op Party Midlands Regional Conference Board Directors Tanya Noon, Paul Singh and Maria Lee attended the Co-operative Party Midlands Regional Conference, in Leicester, on 1 June. Tanya Noon with Paul SinghThe theme was 'Co-operatives Unleashed' and how to double the size of the Co-op Economy. There were also policy debates on climate change, energy and
Our Board of Directors Duo re-appointed to roles of President and Vice President We can today announce that President Elaine Dean and Vice President Jane Avery have been re-appointed to their positions for another year by the Society’s Board of Directors. Elaine will now serve for a third year in the role and Jane for a second, with the pair remaining in
Our Board of Directors An update from our President Elaine Dean My name is Elaine Dean and I am proud to have been elected President of Central England Co-operative. I am proud of my role that ensures we continue to succeed financially and that every decision made is in the best interests of over 8,000 colleagues and tens of thousands
Western Co-op Members Getting Crafty in Birmingham At Central England Co-operative, we're proud to have been offering our members educational, cultural and recreational activities, alongside selling groceries and providing other goods and services, for the past 160 years. This includes a range of regular groups and classes which vary according to the particular interests of members in
Our Board of Directors Central England Co-op 2019 Board election results Central England Co-op can today announce the results of its 2019 Board elections. John Howells, from Loughborough, has been elected to the Board after enjoying an entire career working for local co-operatives including Central England Co-op. He has previously served on the Board. John will be joined on the Board
Our Board of Directors Market Harborough store manager and Board member celebrates hitting 30 years’ service A Market Harborough supermarket boss is celebrating after clocking up 30 years of bringing smiles to the faces of Central England Co-op customers. Sean Clothier, store manager at Market Harborough Supermarket and Petrol Filling Station, has worked his way up from doing 10 hours a week at his first store
Our Board of Directors Have your say – Board Elections April 2019 Nominations have now been received for the 2019 Board Elections at Central England Co-op and it’s almost time for you to have your say. Voting takes place from Friday 12 April to Monday 29 April – visit https://members.coop/elections-2019 where you can find election statements from the candidates
Our Board of Directors Meet ... Store Manager and Board Director Sean Clothier We get to know Store Manager and Board Director Sean Clothier and find out how he uses both roles to help and support colleagues, members and the community Sean holds a very unique position with the Society. He is one of only three employees who sit on our Board of
Our Board of Directors Meet ... Our newest Board Directors As a member owned co-operative business, our members have the chance each year to vote in the election of our Board of Directors. Last year voting took place for the election of four Board Director positions and here we get to meet the successful candidates John Chillcott – Eastern Constituency John
Our Board of Directors Meet ... Vice President Jane Avery We get to know our Society Vice-President Jane Avery and find out about how co-operatives have always played a big role in her life Our Society Vice-President Jane had her first encounter with co-operatives at the age of 13 – and has never looked back. Alongside her current role as a
Our Board of Directors Meet ... Board Director John Chillcott Our Society Board Director John Chillcott was elected for the first time in 2018. He has enjoyed a 30-year career working for both Anglia and Ipswich Co-operatives including serving as Chief Executive at Anglia Society. We spent some time learning more about his Co-op journey and how he will use
Our Board of Directors Meet... Elaine Dean President of Central England Co-op Elaine Dean holds a very unique honour – she is the first woman from Derby to become President of Central England Co-operative.
