Council of Governors

Our Council of Governors acts as a link between service users, carers, staff, the general public and our Board of Directors.

They meet quarterly and have a responsibility to hold the Board of Directors to account.

We have three types of governor:

  • Public elected governors - patients, carers and members of the general public, elected by members

  • Staff governors - elected by our staff members

  • Appointed governors - representatives from organisations who work closely with us

The Board of Directors and the Council of Governors work closely together to discuss progress, objectives and to plan our strategic development. 

Contact a Governor by email: ft@spft.nhs.uk

Meeting dates

  • 5 August 2024 (formal business meeting)
  • 14 October 2024 (formal business meeting)
  • 10 February 2025 (formal business meeting)
  • 24 February 2025 (joint board and council strategy session)

This year's Annual Governor's and Annual Members Meeting will be held on 23 September 2024 at Trust Headquarters, Portland House, Worthing. Find more information


For any AGM papers from previous years, please get in touch with the Corporate Governance Office and Deputy Company Secretary, Hilary.Saunders@spft.nhs.uk