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Chelmsford Star wins national co-operative award

by Ethos public relations

Chelmsford Star, the retail co-operative society based in Mid-Essex, has been honoured with a national Co-operative Award.

The society, formed in 1867, which has an annual turnover approaching £70million, received a Co-operative Award 2010 in recognition of its innovation and excellent work.

David Button, Chair of Co-operatives UK, which organised the awards, said: “Chelmsford Star is a great example of the excellent work that consumer co-operatives undertake across the UK.

“Chelmsford Star actively plays a part in the local community through charity events and is committed to rewarding its members."

Commenting on the co-operative’s success, Tony Gudgeon, Chief Executive of Chelmsford Star, said: “We are delighted to have been given this award.

“We have foodstores, travel agencies, department stores and funeral branches across the heart of Essex and this award gives us even more determination to continue in our success.”

Chelmsford Star and five other co-operatives received their award at a special Gala Dinner in Plymouth recently - part of Co-operatives Fortnight.

The co-operative society is part of a thriving co-operative economy. Latest figures from Co-operatives UK reveal that there are some 4,992 co-operative businesses in the UK with a combined turnover of some £34 billion.

Chelmsford Star, trades in Braintree, Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Danbury, Writtle, Hawkwell, Wickford, Southend, Brentwood, Canvey Island, South Benfleet, Tilbury and Shoeburyness.

To find out more about Chelmsford Star please visit their website.

Posted at 30^th June 2010