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Governor elections

We hold an annual governor election. We may also hold by-elections as and when governor vacancies arise.

Our Governor election for 2026 is now open.

Below are key dates, details on the vacancies we have, and information on eligibility and how to submit a nomination form. Further information will be published here, as it becomes available.

Election timetable 2026

  • Notice of Election (nominations open) – Wednesday 22 April
  • Nominations deadline – Friday 8 May
  • Summary of valid nominated candidates published – Monday 11 May
  • Final date for candidate withdrawal – Wednesday 13 May
  • Notice of Poll published – Thursday 28 May
  • Close of election – Thursday 18 June
  • Declaration of results – Friday 19 June

Governor vacancies

  • Public City of York and Rest of England – 1 vacancy (3 year term)
  • Public, Darlington – 1 vacancy (3 year term)
  • Public, Durham – 2 vacancies (3 year terms)
  • Public, Hartlepool – 2 vacancies (3 year terms)
  • Public, Middlesbrough – 1 vacancy (3 year term)
  • Public, North Yorkshire – 3 vacancies (3 year terms)
  • Public, Redcar and Cleveland – 2 vacancies (1x 2 year term and 1x 3 year term)
  • Public, Stockton-on-Tees – 2 vacancies (3 years terms)
  • Staff, Durham, Tees Valley and Forensics Care Group – 1 vacancy (1 year term)

Who can become a Governor?

You can stand for election as a public governor if you are a member of our Trust and are at least 16 years old. However, you can only nominate yourself for governor vacancies in the constituency in which you are a member.

You can stand for election as a staff Governor if you are employed by the Trust on a permanent contract, or a fixed-term contract of 12 months or more, or you have been employed by the Trust for a continuous period of over 12 months. You must also work in the staff class you wish to represent.

Civica Election Services (CES)

CES are administering the election on behalf of our Trust.

A nomination form and can be obtained from the Returning Officer, Ciara Hutchinson, in the following ways:

Online: www.cesvotes.com/tewv2026
Telephone: 0208 889 9203
Email: [email protected]
Post: Civica Election Services, The Election Centre, 33 Clarendon Road, London, N8 0NW

All nominations should be received by the Returning Officer at the address or website as detailed above, by 5pm on Friday 8 May 2026.

Should any nominee wish to withdraw their nomination, they must put this in writing to the Returning Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 13 May 2026.

For all contested constituencies voting will open on Friday 29 May 2026. Voting will close at 5pm on Thursday 18 June 2026.

For more information about the role of a governor, please contact the Company Secretary’s office on 01325 552068 or email [email protected]

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