Elections to the Council of Governors 2025
Governor elections are now open!
CHFT is inviting nominations for elections to its Council of Governors in the public constituencies/staff groups below.
Nominations are now open and will close at 5pm on Monday 2 June 2025.
This year we have vacancies in the following constituencies:
Public Constituency:
- Calder and Ryburn Valleys - 1 vacancy
- North and Central Halifax - 1 vacancy
- North Kirklees - 1 vacancy
- Skircoat and Lower Calder Valley - 1 vacancy
Staff Constituency:
- Doctors/Dentists - 1 vacancy
If you're over 16 and live within one of the areas listed above why not contact us to find out more about the governor role? E-mail councilofgovernors@cht.nhs.uk for more information.
You need to be a member of the Trust to be a governor so if you're interested but you're not yet a member, sign up today! The link to our application form is top right. All members of the Trust will automatically be notified when we start the elections process so make sure you don't miss out!
Below our Lead Governor, Lorraine Wolfenden, explains more about the role and how rewarding it is
How to apply
The link below will take you to our nomination site where you can find out more information and submit your nomination:
Online: Nomination site
If you need any guidance whilst completing your nomination, or you are not sure which constituency you live in, please contact membership@cht.nhs.uk
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
| Wednesday 14 May 2025 | Nominations window opens |
| Monday 2 June 2025 | Nominations window closes |
| Tuesday 17 June 2025 | Voting opens where there are contested seats |
| Thursday 10 July 2025 | Voting closes |
| July 2025 (date being finalised) | Results formally announced at Annual Members Meeting |
Come along to an information session to find out more
If you would like to find out more about being a governor, our Chair, Helen Hirst and Lead Governor Lorraine Wolfenden along with a member of the team, are hosting information sessions for anyone interested in standing for election. There are three sessions available for you to choose from, one virtual session and one session on each hospital site (HRI or CRH) as follows:
- Thursday 15 May2025: 19.00 to 20.00 pm - Virtual via MS Teams
- Tuesday 20 May 2025: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm – 3rd floor, Acre Mills Outpatients
- Wednesday 21 May 2025: 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm – Calderdale Royal Hospital - Winter Hub Room, Learning and Development Centre, Calderdale Royal Hospital
If you would like to register a place at one of the information sessions, please e-mail amber.fox@cht.nhs.uk or call 01484 355 933 or register here.
