Council of Governors
The Council of Governors plays an important role in the successful running of the Trust.
They are responsible for ensuring that our services and overall direction relate to the needs of the local communities that we serve.
Our 28 governors:
- Hold the non-executive directors individually and collectively to account for the performance of the board of directors
- Represent the interests of the membership of the Trust and the interests of the public
- Comply with the NHS Foundation Trust Code of Governance.
If you are interested in becoming a member or a governor, get in touch via
SC-TR.SCTMembership@nhs.net.
View our short animation below outlining the changes we made to the composition of the Council of Governors to ensure it is more representative of the communities we serve:
Our Council of Governors
Public Governors (15)
- Adur (1 seat): Martin Osment
- Arun (2 seats): Sandra Daniells and David McGill
- Brighton & Hove (3 seats): Stella Benson, Christine Hearn and Stan Pearce
- Chichester (2 seats): Carolyn Costello and Richard Norrie
- Crawley (1 seat): Amber Villar
- High Weald Lewes and Havens (2 seats): Martin Ensom (Lead Governor) and Janet Baah
- Horsham (2 seats): Lilian Bold and Anne Walder
- Mid Sussex (1 seat): Anne Jones
- Worthing (1 seat): Rebecca Cooper
Staff Governors (5)
- Allied Health Professionals (including Therapists) (1 seat): Jessica Poulton
- Doctors and Dentists (1 seat): Griselda Wireko-Brobby
- Nurses and Healthcare Assistants (2 seats): Ngaire Cox and Emma Swarbrick
- Support Staff (1seat): Anita Sturdey
Appointed Governors (8)
Where the Trust appoints Governors to represent a specific group of the community it serves:
- Children and Young People (2 seats): Polly Labanya and Grainne Saunders (Deputy Lead Governor)
- Volunteers (2 seats): Elaine Foster-Page and Ann Barlow
Includes appointed representatives from the organisations with which the Trust has close relationships with:
- Clinical Commissioning Groups (1 seat): Pennie Ford
- Higher Education (1 seat): Vacant
- Local Authorities - Brighton and Hove City Council (1 seat): Rob Persey
- Local Authorities - West Sussex County Council (1 seat): Joy Dennis
Council of Governors Meeting Dates and Papers
Future meetings
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Wednesday 22 September 2021 3:30pm-5pm - Annual Members' Meeting - open to everyone |
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Wednesday 8 December 2021 |
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Wednesday 16 March 2022 |
If you are interested in attending a future meeting via Microsoft Teams please contact our Deputy Trust Secretary by calling 01273 696011 ext. 1520 or email
SC-TR.SCTMembership@nhs.net.
See: Register of Governors' Interests
Previous meetings
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Wednesday 23 June 2021 Minutes - to come |
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Thursday 29 April 2021 Minutes - draft |
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Wednesday 17 February 2021 |
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Wednesday 9 December 2020 |
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Wednesday 9 September 2020 3:30pm-5pm - Annual Members' Meeting |
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Wednesday 24 June 2020 |
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Tuesday 17 March 2020 Please note: in line with national guidelines relating to COVID-19, this meeting was cancelled. |
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Tuesday 10 December 2019 |
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Wednesday 11 September 2019 Annual Members' Meeting |
Read some of our Governor profiles
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Public Governors |
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Janet Baah |
Stella Benson |
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Lilian Bold |
Carolyn Costello |
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Rebecca Cooper |
Sandra Daniells |
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Martin Ensom |
Christine Hearn |
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Anne Jones |
David McGill |
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Richard Norrie |
Stan Pearce |
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Amber Villar |
Anne Walder |
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Staff Governors |
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Ngaire Cox |
Jessica Poulton |
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Anita Sturdey |
Emma Swarbrick |
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Griselda Wireko-Brobby |
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Appointed Governors |
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Ann Barlow |
Elaine Foster-Page |
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Polly Labanya |
Grainne Saunders |
Get in touch with your local governor
The Council of Governors have a responsibility to represent the views of our members and to hold the Board of Directors to account for the performance of the Board.
Click here if you would like to:
- contact your local governor;
- submit a question, query or to provide feedback.
Alternatively you can email them at: SC-TR.SCTMembership@nhs.net
