We are looking for people to represent colleagues and local communities and help build a membership which reflects, and can advocate for, their views.
Through Locala’s new THRIVE Strategy, our Purpose is to support people to THRIVE where they live. We will do this by providing exemplary, seamless and improving care, reducing health inequalities and the demand for acute services.
Your role at Members’ Council will help us understand more about how we can do this, as well as ensuring the voices of colleagues and local communities are present in all decisions we make.
This year, we are looking for:
A Council Member is usually elected for a three-year term, up to a maximum of 6 years.
All permanent colleagues at Locala are able to nominate themselves to stand for election to Members’ Council.
If you are not a Locala colleague but would like to stand for election to the Members' Council, you need to be a Community Member. If you are not already a Community member, you can join by filling in our Membership form by visiting www.locala.org.uk/get-involved/membership or contacting the Membership Team: [email protected]
Civica Election Services will be administering the nomination process on behalf of Locala Community Partnerships CIC (Locala). Please click here to find out more about the role and its responsibilities and to nominate yourself.
The deadline for submitting your nomination is 5pm on Friday 22nd August 2025.
By nominating yourself for election to our Members’ Council you will have the opportunity to represent your local community and make your membership count. We value your contribution, and we will make sure that you are well supported throughout your time on the Members’ Council. You will also receive regular updates and communications.
We are working hard to make membership more meaningful; to give Members more influence in the organisation and to ensure we have an active and engaged membership who get involved and shape the future of healthcare for their communities. The year ahead is an important one for Members’ Council in helping to support the development of Locala’s ambition to diversify income, create social wealth and reduce health inequalities.
As a representative, you will:
To find out more about the role please read our Guide to Members Council Election 2025.
