Notice of elections to NFU council for the North

18 August 2026
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This is your chance to serve farmers.

Nominations are invited for representatives for each county for the following posts and the following terms of office:

County Chairs to serve for a two year period (2027-2029):

Northumberland

North Riding and Durham

York East

Yorkshire West Riding 

Lancashire

Council Representatives to serve for a two year period (2027-2029):

North Riding and Durham 

Cheshire

Cumbria

Lancashire

Both county chairs and council representatives will serve as NFU Council members. 

Election date: 11 December 2026

Votes will be counted on 11 December 2026 and the results announced as soon as possible thereafter. 

In the event of a single nomination he/she will be deemed to be elected. 

In the event of a contested election, voting papers will be mailed to NFU members whose registered address is in the relevant constituency on or before 20 November 2026 and must be returned to NFU North, Pure Offices, 4100 Park Approach, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8GB, by 5pm on 7 December 2026.

Nomination forms may be obtained from NFU North on 02476 939401 or [email protected]

Completed nomination forms should be returned to your Regional Office at the above address by 6 November 2026.


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