Nicolette Ester

"I became a council member to represent the next generation of Co-operators, bringing fresh ideas and helping the Council engage with the Co-op's growing number of young members.

"Being a council member is fantastic. It has given me the opportunity to represent the voices of young Co-op Members, ensuring projects specifically aimed at young people are high-priority for our executive team.

As a council, we have a very ambitious 3-year plan which ultimately means putting members at the heart of the Co-op with our values and principles as the vital building-blocks for all our projects. We have a lot of work to do but all council members are united in striving to build a stronger business and make a difference for Co-op members"