23 January 2025

Vote for your regional College Council member today!

Voting for The College of Optometrists' Council elections opens today, on 23 January.

There are 35 regionally-elected members represented in the Council and working in a range of settings across the UK. Council plays an active role in determining the College’s strategic direction, making sure that we achieve our objectives and respond to the needs and wishes of members. 

The elected candidate in your region will represent you on the Council for the next three years, so make sure you have your say, if you are based in one of the regions below. 

The regions that have a ballot are:

  • East Midlands: 1 vacancy
  • London: 1 vacancy
  • North West: 1 vacancy
  • Scotland: 1 vacancy
  • South East: 2 vacancies

If a ballot is being held in your region, you will receive an email on 23 January to cast your vote. 

Voting will close at 12 noon on 27 February 2025. 

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