More information on our Council of Governors
Who makes up our Council of Governors?
Our Council of Governors has public, staff and appointed Governors. See more details below.
Public Governors
Public Governors provide local accountability and help to increase the involvement of the general public.
| Constituency | Areas within the constituency |
| Bradford South | Great Horton, Queensbury, Royds, Wibsey, Tong, Wyke
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| Bradford West
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City, Great Horton, Manningham, Thornton and Allerton, Toller
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| Bradford East | Bolton and Undercliffe, Bowling and Bakerend, Bradford Moor , Eccleshill, Idle and Thackley, Little Horton
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| Rest of England | Remaining electoral wards in England (excluding those in Bradford, Shipley or Craven).
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| Shipley | Baildon, Bingley, Bingley Rural, Shipley, Windhill and Wrose, Wharfedale |
| Craven | Aire Valley with Lothersdale, Barden Fell, Bentham, Cowling, Embsay-with-Eastby, Gargrave and Malhamdale, Glusburn, Grassington, Hellifield and Long Preston, Ingleton and Clapham, Penyghent, Settle and Ribblebanks, Skipton East, Skipton North, Skipton South, Skipton West, Sutton-in-Craven, Upper Wharfedale, West Craven |
| Keighley | Worth Valley, Ilkley, Keighley Central, Keighley East, Keighley West
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Staff Governors
Staff Governors bring a staff member viewpoint to the discussion and have the opportunity to provide information from the staff’s perspective.
Appointed Governors
Our appointed Governors are from a pre-defined list of partner organisations. Appointed Governors bring the perspective of our partners and ensure they are informed of our plans.
What is the role of a Governor?
The role of a Governor is very important; it is to:
- provide a link between the Board of Directors and the local community;
- influence the forward/strategic plans of the Trust;
- hold the Non-Executive Directors individually and collectively to account for the performance of the Board;
- appoint or remove the Chair and the other Non-Executive Directors;
- approve the appointment of the Chief Executive;
- decide who will be the Trust’s auditor.
How can I hear about the work of the Council of Governors?
- One way in which you can hear about the work of the Council of Governors is to join us at our Annual Members Meeting. Our Lead Governor delivers a presentation about the work of the Council of Governors over the year.
- Members of the Trust and members of the public are welcome to attend our public Council of Governors meetings which are held four times a year.
Find out how to become a Governor.
Find out how to become a Trust member.