Click hereClick hereWould you like to play a part in the future of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust? Put your name forward to become a Governor.
The Trust is committed to being an exceptional provider of healthcare. As an elected Governor, you would make a creative contribution to the life of the Trust and be involved in representing the interests of your local community.
2018 By-Election
The Notice of Election for the 2018 By-Election will be published on Wednesday 9 May. Click here to view.
Timetable for the 2018 By-Election:
Last Day for Publication of Notice of Election 09/05/2018
Click here to view the Statement of Nominations for the forthcoming elections.
Click here to view the Notice of Poll/Issue of ballot packs for the elections.
The following candidates have been elected unopposed:
- Robert G Cowans – Public Governor for Knaresborough and East District
- Christopher Mitchell – Public Governor for Ripon and West District
Deadline for receipt of nominations 25/05/2018
Publication of Statement of Nominations 29/05/2018
Deadline for candidate withdrawals 31/05/2018
Notice of Poll/Issue of ballot packs 12/06/2018
Close of Poll 5.00pm 05/07/2018
Count and Declaration of Result 06/07/2018
There are vacancies for Governors in the following public constituencies and staff class:
- Public- Ripon and West District – one seat
- Public- Knaresborough and East District – one seat
- Public- Rest of England – one seat
- Staff – Other Clinical – one seat
2017 Election results
- Declaration of results: 4 December 2017
Find out more
If you are interested in becoming a Governor and would like to find out more, we are holding two information sessions on:
Wednesday, 9 May at 3.30 – 4.30pm in the Syndicate Room, Strayside Education Centre, 3rd Floor, Harrogate District Hospital
Monday, 14 May at 6-7pm in the Leon Smallwood Unit, Ripon Community Hospital, Firby Lane, Ripon, HG4 2PR
You will have the opportunity to ask questions, find out more about the election process and meet the Chairman, Angela Schofield, existing Governors and Angie Colvin, Corporate Affairs and Membership Manager. If you are unable to attend one of these sessions, please register your interest in becoming a Governor by contacting Angie Colvin, Corporate Affairs and Membership Manager, via email: angie.colvin@hdft.nhs.uk or by phone: 01423 554489.
Useful documents
- So you are thinking about becoming a Governor (produced by NHS Providers)
- Information for Prospective Governors
Contact us
If you require further information on the election process, please contact:
Angie Colvin, Corporate Affairs and Membership Manager: 01423 554489 or angie.colvin@hdft.nhs.uk.