18 March 2026

Vote for your regional College Council member today!

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The elected candidate in your region will represent you on the Council for the next three years.

There are 35 regionally-elected members represented on the Council and working in a range of settings across the UK. Council plays an active role in determining the College’s strategic direction, making sure that we achieve our objectives and respond to the needs and wishes of members.

The elected candidate in your region will represent you on the Council for the next three years, so make sure you have your say if you are based in one of the regions below.

Vote for your representative in these regions

The regions that have a ballot are:

  • East Midlands: 1 vacancy
  • London: 1 vacancy
  • Scotland: 1 vacancy

If a ballot is being held in your region, you will receive an email on 12 March to cast your vote.

Voting will close at 12 noon on 16 April 2026. 

Find out more

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