Governors' elections 2026
The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Council of Governors of the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Elections are to be held for the following positions:
| Two Public Governors in the following constituencies | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Vacancies |
| Blackpool | One |
| Fylde | One |
| Two Staff Governors in the following constituencies | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Vacancies |
| Non-Clinical Support | One |
| Nursing and Midwifery | Two |
A nomination form to stand for election to these positions is available from Friday, 10 July 2026 and can be obtained from the Returning Officer in the following ways:
Online: www.
Telephone: 0208 889 9203
Email: ftnominationenquiries
Post: Civica Election Services,
The Election Centre,
33 Clarendon Road,
London, N8 0NW.
All nominations should be received by the Returning Officer, Ciara Hutchinson, at the address or website as detailed above, by 5pm on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Should any nominee wish to withdraw their nomination, they must put this in writing to the Returning Officer by 5pm on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
For all contested constituencies voting will open on Tuesday 1 September 2026. Voting will close at 5pm on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
The Returning Officer for these elections is Ciara Hutchinson, Civica Election Services (address as above).
To learn more about being a Governor and to see a list of our 2025-26 Governors, please click here.
