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:

Council of Governors Election

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): Julie Fryatt
Local Authorities - Brighton and Hove City Council (1 seat): Rob Persey
Local Authorities - West Sussex County Council (1 seat): Andrew Baldwin

Council of Governors Meeting Dates and Papers

Future meetings

	Wednesday 8 December 2021 2pm – 3:30pm Via Microsoft Teams
	Wednesday 16 March 2022 2pm - 3:30pm - Joint Board of Directors and Council of Governors Meeting Via Microsoft Teams
	Wednesday 22 June 2022 2pm – 3:30pm Via Microsoft Teams
	Wednesday 21 September 2022 2pm - 3pm - Joint Board of Directors and Council of Governors Meeting Venue TBC 3:30pm to 5:15pm - Annual Members' Meeting Venue TBC
	Wednesday 7 December 2022 2pm – 3:30pm Via Microsoft Teams
	Wednesday 16 March 2022 2pm - 3:30pm - Joint Board of Directors and Council of Governors Meeting Via Microsoft Teams

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

	Wednesday 22 September 2021 Joint Board of Directors and Council of Governors Meeting Agenda Minutes - draft Annual Members' Meeting Agenda Minutes - draft View the recording here
	Wednesday 23 June 2021 Agenda Minutes
	Thursday 29 April 2021 Joint Board of Directors and Council of Governors Meeting Agenda Minutes
	Wednesday 17 February 2021 Agenda Minutes
	Wednesday 9 December 2020 Agenda Minutes
	Wednesday 9 September 2020 2pm-3pm - Joint Board of Directors and Council of Governors Meeting Agenda Minutes 3:30pm-5pm - Annual Members' Meeting Agenda Minutes View the recording here.
	Wednesday 24 June 2020 Agenda Minutes
	Tuesday 17 March 2020 Please note: in line with national guidelines relating to COVID-19, this meeting was cancelled. Agenda
	Tuesday 10 December 2019 Agenda Minutes
	Wednesday 11 September 2019 Agenda Minutes Annual Members' Meeting Agenda Draft Minutes

Read some of our Governor profiles

Public Governors

Janet Baah
High Weald Lewes & Havens