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Foundation Trust

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 8 September 2025 The Notice of Election was made available on our website from Monday 8 September 2025.

Nomination forms can be completed on the election website at www.cesvotes.com/ruh2025
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 23 September 2025 Deadline for receipt of nominations.
Friday 26 September 2025 Deadline for candidate withdrawals

The election process will continue behind the scenes until Friday 10 October, when we will be sent a Notice of Poll, which will be available on our website.

Monday 13 October 2025 Voting packs will be despatched 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 31 October 2025 Voting will close at 5pm, this is the last day to submit your vote.
Monday 3 November 2025 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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