Elections to the Council of Governors 2024
Governor elections
The nominations window for our governor elections is now open and we have vacancies in the following public constituencies:
- Calder and Ryburn Valleys
- Huddersfield Central
- South Huddersfield
- North Kirklees
- Skircoat and Lower Calder Valley
- East Halifax and Bradford
- Lindley and the Valleys
If you are interested but are unsure which constituency you live in please e-mail membership@cht.nhs.uk.
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
| Wednesday 24 April | Nominations window opens |
| Wednesday 22 May | Nominations window closes |
| Friday 7 June | Voting opens where there are contested seats |
| Tuesday 2 July | Voting closes |
| Wednesday 17 July | Results formally announced at Annual Members Meeting |
Come along to an information session
Our Chair, Helen Hirst, is hosting information sessions for anyone interested in standing for election on the following dates:
- Wednesday 8 May 2024: 12.00 noon to 1.00 pm at Calderdale Royal Hospital
- Wednesday 8 May 2024: 5 pm to 6 pm – Virtual via MS Teams
- Thursday 9 May 2024: 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm – Virtual via MS Teams
- Thursday 9 May 2023: 5 pm to 6 pm at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
If you would like to book a place at one of the sessions, please e-mail membership@cht.nhs.uk or call 01484 347342.
What our Lead Governor says about being a governor
"This year we have vacancies in seven of our public constituencies.
I want to encourage any members that have an interest in becoming a governor to seriously consider standing for election. The Trust aspires to have a Council of Governors that reflects the diversity of its local community and welcomes nominations from all sectors and groups.
Governors are part of the essential fabric of the trust. We carry out important statutory duties such as appointing the Chair of the Trust and the other Non-Executive Directors. The governors are responsible for holding the Non-Executive Directors to account for the Board's performance. We are often invited to give our opinions and regularly engage with the Trust's leadership team. Our views are taken into account when important decisions are being made.
Our role, though, is broader than that. Governors also represent the interests and views of the members, the general public and patients within the trust.
Being a governor matters and can be very rewarding and I would encourage anyone with an interest in services at CHFT to put themselves forward.
I would be more than happy to have an informal chat with you if you'd like any more information. Please e-mail membership@cht.nhs.uk if you would like to speak to me."
Brian Moore - Lead Governor
How to submit your nomination
The link below will take you to our nomination site where you can find out more information and submit your nomination:
If you need any guidance whilst completing your nomination, please contact membership@cht.nhs.uk
Formal Notices
Click here to see Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust's Notice of Election for 2024.
