Notice of Election – Council of Governors

Date: 31/03/2023

Have you ever considered nominating yourself to become a governor of our hospital?

Following the recent round of elections for Milton Keynes University Hospital’s Council of Governors, which were completed in March 2023, the Council of Governors will shortly hold a fresh round of elections from April 2023 for further seats. Nominations will open on Monday 3 April to members to fill these vital roles for the Trust.

As a governor, you will be one of the voices representing our members during these challenging times for our Trust and the NHS. You will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our Trust as an exciting new expansion programme is developed, designed to look after our growing local population. In this role you can also seek and share the views of our members to help improve the experience our patients receive.

If this sounds like something you would like to do, the Trust encourages you to consider putting yourself forward for nominations by registering by an online nomination form, which you can access by clicking here. Alternatively, you can request a nomination pack by phone (0345 209 3770) or email [email protected]

Please note that only members of the Trust can nominate themselves to become a governor. To sign up as a member, please click here.

The seven seats up for election next month are:

  • Public: Bletchley & Fenny Stratford, Denbigh, Eaton Manor & Whaddon – one seat
  • Public: Linford South, Bradwell, Campbell Park – two seats
  • Public: Walton Park, Danesborough, Middleton, Woughton – two seats
  • Public: Stantonbury, Stony Stratford, Wolverton – two seats

To identify which constituency you live in, click here. All nominations need to be registered by 5pm on Friday 21 April. Once all the nominations are confirmed, voting will take place. Please note that only members of our Trust can vote in elections. To find out more about being a member, please click here.

External organisation UK Engage will be managing this election on the Trust’s behalf as Returning Officer.

For a full list of vacant seats and constituencies please click through to the Notice of ElectionFor more information on governors, click here.

Visit here to access all the information you will need about this election.