Co-operative Group National Members Council South West

The Aprils Council was all about planning for the AGM of the Society in May.    We met in the Federation building, which the Co-op had converted into a digital hub.   First up was Alan Leighton, Chair of the Board of Directors. Alan pointed out the Federation mission statement.    “A Community of digital businesses and innovators in Manchester built on ethical values.   C lick here for more information ”Alan felt this statement represented allthat he felt about the Co-op.  Digital Businesses and innovators. This represents the best of the Co-op. The Co-op were the great innovators in the 19 th Century and were the cutting-edge businesses at the time.   His mission for our Co-op is to make us great businesses again.    In Manchester, the spiritual home of Co-operation. Ethical values, underpin our unique business model. Alan let us know that he believed the Co-op was in pretty good shape. Things were going according to plan, and if things were on plan, he beli