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Membership

Foundation Trust

Election

Canvassing

Candidates' Election Process Guide

FAQs

Candidates guide to the election process

The nominations process begins on Monday 8 September, please see below the election timetable and important dates to remember:

Monday 10 August 2026 The Notice of Election was made available on our website from Monday 10 August 2026.

Nomination forms can be completed on the election website at www.cesvotes.com/ruh2026
or you can ask to be sent a pack via post using the following contact details:

Phone: 0208 889 9203
Email: ftnominationenquiries@cesvotes.com
Post: Civica Election Services, 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW

Civica Election Services will act as a returning officer, and they are running the election independently from the RUH.
Tuesday 8 September 2026 Deadline for receipt of nominations.
Friday 11 September 2026 Deadline for candidate withdrawals

The election process will continue behind the scenes until Tuesday 29th September, when we will be sent a Notice of Poll, which will be available on our website.

Wednesday 30th September 2026 Voting packs will be dispatched by post or by email (please ensure we have your most up-to-date contact details)
All members living within City of Bath, Mendip, North East Somerset, North Wiltshire, South Wiltshire and Rest of England and Wales constituencies will be eligible to vote for their preferred Public Governor within their constituency
* * * Members vote * * *
Friday 23 October 2026 Voting will close at 5pm, this is the last day to submit your vote.
Monday 26 October 2026 Results will be announced.

Further information

For further information please visit our FAQs page to view some questions candidates may ask.


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