East Midlands
Council Members are at the heart of our business to give members, like you, a platform for sharing your views and ideas on how we can make our Co-op one we can all be proud of for years to come. Get in touch locally: eastmidlands@memberscouncil.coop.
If you're looking to raise a complaint or have questions about your membership or local store, please call: 0800 0686 727.

Jenny de Villiers (Senate)
Co-operator - Nr Loughborough
Although involved as a family with the Co-op, my true understanding began in 1993 with my roles at the Co-operative College with member education and international programmes with ICA co-operatives. During this time, I was also secretary/treasurer of Co-operatives East Midlands and then Co-operatives West Midlands, promoting co-operative enterprise. Aspiration: to support Council in helping to renew our Co-op.

Tanya Noon (Senate)
Member & Community Relations Officer - West Hallam
I am representing the East Midlands, and have been involved in co-operative democracy for over 30 years. I work for an independent co-operative society and have a great understanding of all stakeholders due to my grassroot community work. I am also secretary to a football supporters’ trust, represent a number of Fairtrade towns and am a trustee of my local village hall. I have an ability to communicate at all levels and want to ensure there are channels for members to interact with the Council and enable everyone's voices to be heard. I was appointed to the Senate for one year.

Aileen Lucas
Business Educator - Louth
My background in the co-operative movement includes working in a small workers’ co-operative, and in a co-operative development agency, establishing new co-operatives. My career has focused on business education, latterly with the Open University, but includes time in the private and voluntary sectors also. Locally, I volunteer for environmental and heritage causes. As a Council Member, I hope to use all my experience to improve member participation at all levels within the Co-op.

Sam Webster
Councillor - Nottingham City Council - Nottingham
I'm elected by Co-op members in the East Midlands to represent them on the Members' Council. It's my job to hold the Co-op Group Board to account on behalf of Co-op members and ensure that co-operative values remain at the heart of the organisation.
Fairtrade, reducing plastic waste & ensuring that the Co-op has strong community links are key issues for me. I'm a Councillor on Nottingham City Council and a member of the Co-operative Party. I'm also a volunteer, member-elected Director of Nottingham Credit Union.
Twitter: @cllrsamwebster Email: sam.webster@memberscouncil.coop

Tracey Lloyd
Environmental Educator - Keyworth
My work has been in environmental education in schools and the community, and I’ve served on the boards of a number of environmental organisations at a national and local level. I currently run community gardens in and around Nottingham, as well as volunteering with the local Abundance project to redistribute surplus garden fruit and I organise a Garage Sale Safari in my home village.
The commitment to act ethically and sustainably is a core strength that draws me, as a consumer, to shop with the Co-op. By serving on the Members' Council, I aim to support the organisation in continuing to build on this commitment. We’re clearly at a tipping point for the environment and I believe the Co-op can and must make a difference.

Simon Kilbey (Council Colleague Member)
Store Manager - Nottingham
The co-operative values run not just through my work life but also my personal life. I am a Co-op store manager and have been for 23 years. I am a proud father of three daughters. I previously served on an area and values and principles committee, which helps me in my current role on Council. Being in store, I connect with our members and colleagues daily.
Contact your local representatives
To get you in touch with your Council Members on a more direct and local level, we've created a set of constituency email addresses to help you raise questions, find out more information and share your views.
To contact Council Members in this constituency, email eastmidlands@memberscouncil.coop
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