Co-operative Group receives overwhelming response to public poll
The Co-operative Group has said it has received an overwhelming response to its call to the public to give their opinions on a range of issues that will help to shape its future.
Since the launch last week, the group has seen more than 80,000 people respond to the online national survey which invites the public to “Have Your Say” on issues such as how the group shares its profits, whether it should make political donations and what it could do to improve its goods and services. It is also asking what the Co-operative Group can do to help local communities.
Euan Sutherland, group chief executive of The Co-operative Group, said: “The response so far has been overwhelming and has far exceeded our expectations. In particular, we have seen a phenomenal response from members up and down the country.
“It is testament to the part that The Co-operative can and should play in local communities that people have taken time out of their busy lives to respond. This is an unprecedented exercise for an organisation of our size and scale, but it is clear that people want to have their say and help shape the new Co-operative for the next generation.“
Never Miss a Retail Update!The survey forms part of The Co-operative Group’s wider strategic review which was launched in the wake of problems seen at its bank last year when a £1.5 billion black hole was discovered. It also follows the scandal surrounding Paul Flowers, the bank’s former chairman, regarding alleged drugs offences.
Running until 24 March, the survey can be accessed via the Co-operative Group’s website. The findings will be shared at The Co-operative Annual General Meeting in May 2014 and will also be published online.
