Cooperative’s maiden meeting of the year

LAST week’s Stockport Express carried, via this column, a new year message from Supporters Cooperative Chairman Peter Towey. This week Peter found himself chairing the first meeting of the Cooperative Board of 2017.

The small back room in the Alexandra public house was almost full as the meeting started with the Chair welcoming newly co-opted member Ed Keane to his first board meeting , along with returning co-optee Paul Thompson, who provides invaluable Webmaster services to the group.

John Giles gave a report back on the meeting between the club and Cooperative boards, where we had advanced sight of the club accounts. It was agreed we seek a copy of the full accounts from the club.

Giles gave a power point presentation on the future of the Guardian Account. This was splendidly presented and well received, following which it was agreed to give further consideration as to ultimate actions on the Guardian Account at the next meeting.

Catering at Edgeley Park was discussed at length following our observations at the Cheadle End bar at half time during the match with Harrogate. Many complaints have been received about slow to non-existent service and it was agreed that we raise the matter with the club at the earliest opportunity.

Regarding the upcoming County Museum, consultations were in hand twixt the Cooperative and Help the Hatters on the subject. The Draft Inventory of Museum Exhibits had now been produced, and Help the Hatters were