Election to the Council of Governors

The following vacancies will be available in this election cycle:

Public Governors

1. Somerset West and Taunton – 1 seat (2‑year term)
2. Mendip – 1 seat (3‑year term)
3. Sedgemoor – 1 seat (3‑year term)
4. Dorset – 1 seat (3‑year term)

Staff Governors

1. Staff Constituency – 3 seats (3‑year terms)
2. Staff Constituency – 1 seat (2-year term)

Nominations open from Friday 6 February 2026. Nomination forms can be obtained from Civica Election Services at:

1. Online: www.cesvotes.com/somerset2026
2. Telephone: 020 8889 9203
3. Email: ftnominationenquiries@cesvotes.com
4. Post: Civica Election Services, The Election Centre, 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW

The deadline for receipt of nominations is 5pm on Friday 6 March 2026, with withdrawals accepted until 5pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026. Voting (if contested) will run from Monday 30 March to 5pm on Friday 24 April 2026.