Information on our motions

Our Co-op welcomes motions put forward by individual members, it is what strengthens our democracy and what makes our Co-op the inclusive and distinctive business that it is today. As a member-owner co-operative, submitting a motion for consideration at our AGM is just one of the many ways our member-owners can have their say and tell us about things they care about.

There are different types of motions. In each case, member-owners have the option to vote for a motion, vote against a motion or to abstain. Some motions are binding and some are advisory.

Below we have set out the types of motion that can be found on this year's AGM notice.

You can find out more about our full list of motions on our 2025 AGM Motions page.

Types of motion

Performance motions

These are presented as Ordinary Resolutions and are advisory (not binding). They need a simple majority to be passed (which is more than 50% of the total votes cast).

Motions 1 - 4 are this year's performance motions.

Election/Re-election of our Directors motions

These are presented as Ordinary Resolutions and are binding. They need a simple majority to be passed (which is more than 50% of the total votes cast).

Motions 5 & 6 are this year's election motions.

Statutory motions

These are motions to be passed as Ordinary Resolutions and they are binding. They need a simple majority to be passed.

Council motions

Our National Members’ Council are elected to represent member-owners across the UK. Council can put forward motions for member-owners to vote on covering topics that are important for member-owners and our Co-op.

These are motions to be passed as Ordinary Resolutions and are advisory (not binding). They need a simple majority to be passed.

This year's Council motions are below. The full motion wording and Board response to these motions can be found on the links below.

Motion 9: Hate divides communities, co-operation builds them

Motion 10: Empowering member-owners to start, choose, understand and grow co-operatives.

Motion 11: Supporting member-owners with the cost of living and responsible consumption.

Individual Member motions

Individual members can put forward motions to our AGM on issues they want member-owners to vote on.

To qualify to be put forward to a vote of members for the AGM, member motions must be supported by 100 eligible Co-op Members and meet certain criteria set out in our Co-op Group Rules.

These are Ordinary Resolutions and are advisory (not binding). They need a simple majority to be passed.

This year's Member motions are below. The full motion wording and Board response to these motions can be found on the links below.

Motion 12: Animal Welfare

Motion 13: Trading with Israel