Nominations for this year’s election will open on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
Election timetable 2025
- Notice of election (nominations open) – Wednesday 23 April
- Nominations deadline – Friday 9 May (5pm)
- Summary of valid nominated candidates published – Monday 12 May
- Notice of poll published – Thursday 29 May
- Close of election – Thursday 19 June
- Declaration of results – Friday 20 June
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.
More information
For more information about the role of a governor, please contact the Company Secretary’s office on 01325 552068 or email [email protected]
Governor election 2024 – now closed
Election timetable and results 2024
- Notice of election (nominations open) – Thursday 25 April
- Nominations deadline – Monday 13 May (5pm)
- Summary of valid nominated candidates published – Tuesday 14 May
- Uncontested Report – Tuesday 21st May
- Notice of poll published – Friday 31 May
- Close of election – Friday 21 June
- Declaration of results – Monday 24 June
Governor election 2023 – now closed
Election timetable and results 2023
- Notice of election (nominations open) – Wednesday, 12 April
- Nominations deadline – Friday, 12 May (5pm)
- Summary of valid nominated candidates published – Monday, 15 May
- Final date for candidate withdrawal – Wednesday, 17 May
- Uncontested report – Thursday 18 May
- Notice of poll – Monday, 5 June
- Close of election – Thursday, 29 June
- Declaration of results report – Friday, 30 June
Governor election 2022 – now closed
Election timetable and results 2022
- Notice of Election – Wednesday, 27 April
- Nominations deadline – Friday, 13 May (5pm)
- Summary of valid nominated candidates – Monday, 16 May
- Final date for candidate withdrawal – Wednesday, 18 May
- Uncontested Report – Friday, 20 May
- Notice of Poll published – Wednesday, 1 June
- Close of election – Friday, 24 June
- Declaration of results – Monday, 27 June