Local people are invited to stand for election to become a public governor of Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, for the following constituencies:

  • Wiltshire Northern (2 seats)
  • Wiltshire Central and Southern (2 seats)
  • West Berkshire and Oxford (1 seat)

The Council of Governors is made up of people of all ages and backgrounds, who all have one thing in common - the continued development of the Trust.

Notice of Election (2024)

The nominations process began on Friday 16 August 2024 and concluded on Monday 16 September. 

Detailed below is the longer 55-day timetable option that provides for a Declaration of Result on Friday 1 November 2024. 

Uncontested report (2024)

Election stage Timetable - 55 Days
Trust to send nomination material and data to CES Friday 2 August 2024
Notice of Election / nomination open Friday 16 August 2024
Nominations deadline Monday 16 September 2024
Summary of valid nominated candidates published Tuesday 17 September 2024
Final date for candidate withdrawal Thursday 19 September 2024
Electoral data to be provided by Trust Tuesday 24 September 2024
Notice of Poll published Monday 7 October 2024
Voting packs depatched Tuesday 8 October 2024
Close of election Thursday 31 October 2024
Declaration of results Friday 1 November 2024