LTB 251/25 - Royal Mail Area Representative and Royal Mail Area Representative Substitue Elections - 2025/2026

No.  251/25

TO: ALL POSTAL BRANCHES

Dear Colleague,

Royal Mail Area Representative & R kindlyoyal Mail Area Representative Substitute Elections – 2025/2026

Branches will be aware that the Senior Deputy General Secretary’s Department is required to publish a standard election timetable for the RM Area Rep/Substitute positions. The timetable applies to positions that cover more than one branch area, i.e. those RM Area Rep elections, which are currently organised by the Regional Official.  Accordingly, the timetable for the 2025/2026 RM Area Rep elections is as follows:

Nominations Open:        17^th November 2026

Nominations Close:        10^th December 2025

In line with the above policy, I have asked Regional Officials to co-ordinate these elections and to contact branches and advise them of the arrangements for the positions which are subject to election within their respective areas.

For ease of reference attached to this LTB is a standard use nomination form incorporating the candidate consent/bio form and a copy of the CWU Election guidelines.

Branches are reminded that candidates must have received the nomination of their own branch and if ballots are required, we will advise the respective branches of the ballot timetable in due course.

Branches should also note that any ballots will be conducted on an individual member basis of those members eligible to vote and that the costs incurred for the ballots would have to be met from the relevant Branch(s) funds. The Regional Official will discuss the detail of this with the Branches.

Also, please note that it has been agreed that any candidates taking part in a ballot will be entitled to submit the following biographical and election information:

1. Biographical Details up to a maximum of 100 words.

2. An Election Statement of no more than 300 words.

3. Submit a recent photograph – Head & Shoulders  (passport style)

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Please note that the biographical details and election address will need to be provided to the respective Regional Official by the close of nominations on 10^th December 2025.   Any information received after this date will not be included with the ballot information.

In addition, any elections will be conducted in line with the attached Guidelines and I would also take this opportunity to remind branches and candidates that they have a responsibility to treat fellow candidates with respect and they must ensure that no election material is published that could be deemed as either offensive or abusive.

Please note that elections for Area Representatives and Substitute Area Representatives that fall wholly within one Branch boundary are the responsibility of the Branch, however if required, assistance can be sought from the Regional Official regarding these elections.

Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be addressed on telephone number 020 8971 7222 or email address lparrett@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

Tony Kearns

Senior Deputy General Secretary

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Guidelines 2025 SDGS

Nomination Form