How would you like to be the voice for your community and have the chance to make a difference? We are looking for foundation trust members to join the Council of Governors at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Governors have a key role in representing the interests and views of our members, both colleagues and the public, as well as the wider general public. They are essential in making sure that their views and opinions are considered in providing and developing our hospital services, making a huge difference to the lives of those we help.
The Elections to the Council of Governors will be held in February/March 2026 with nominations opening on 6 January 2025. There will be six governor vacancies available within the public constituency and two within the staff constituency (representing nurses and midwives, and unregistered healthcare and support workers).
What is the commitment expected of Governors?
A Corporate and Governor Calendar is produced each year and for the year 2026/27 is available here. It is expected that Governors commit to attend the following each year:
- Four formal Council of Governors meetings
- Informal Council Workshops and joint development sessions with the Board of Directors
- Governor Subgroup meetings
- Annual Members’ Meeting
- Ongoing training and development
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ELECTION STAGE |
OPTION 1 |
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Trust to send nomination material and data to CES |
Friday 12 December 2025 |
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Notice of Election / nomination open |
Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
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Election Process Workshop (delivered online by Civica) |
Friday 16 January 11am – 12noon |
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Election Workshop – RPreston (in person) |
Wednesday 14 January 10am – 11am |
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Election Workshop – Chorley (in person) |
Thursday 22 January 1pm – 2pm |
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Nominations deadline |
Tuesday 3 February |
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Summary of valid nominated candidates published |
Wednesday, 4 February |
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Final date for candidate withdrawal |
Friday 6 February |
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Electoral data to be provided by Trust |
Wednesday 11 February |
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Notice of Poll published |
Tuesday 24 February |
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Voting packs despatched |
Wednesday 25 February |
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Close of election |
Friday 20 March |
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Declaration of results |
Monday 23 March |
More information
More information is available on the Civica website here: www.cesvotes.com/LTH2026
Downloads
- Nomination Form 2026
- Information pack for prospective Governors
- Hints and tips for submitting your nomination form
- Facilities and time off guide (staff Governors)
Enquiries
If you have any enquiries please email corporateaffairs@lthtr.nhs.uk
