Community Works Reps’ nominations are now open! 

30 April 2026

We are very excited to announce that our next round of Brighton and Hove reps elections is open!

Would you like to represent community and voluntary organisations at a strategic level? We are seeking people to represent community groups and voluntary organisations across Brighton & Hove, advocate for our members, and help amplify and strengthen local community voices. You can nominate yourself for the role or if you know someone who could be a great Rep, do pass this on! 

If you want to ensure the voices of VCSE groups are heard and understood and you’re keen to share your knowledge and expertise across a broad range of partnerships and agendas we would love to hear from you!  

Deadline for return of nomination form is midday on Friday 29th May 2026.

Voting by our members will take place in June. Election results will be announced on 8 July and induction date will take place on 14 July.  

Hear from our reps

Still undecided? Watch these videos and scroll down to read quotes from some of our fantastic reps talking about their experiences:

 

Reps programme information events

You can also join us for one of our information events:  

Further information

For more information and nomination form, please see the downloads box below.

If you would like to find out more about the election process or our representatives’ work, please contact Magda Pasiut: magda@communityworks.org.uk 

Or see our Voice and representation section on our website. 

Reps Elections Downloads

Community Works Reps Nomination Form (292.23 KB DOCX)
Community Works Elected Reps Policy and Background Information 2026 (153.35 KB DOCX)
Being a rep is a wonderful way to learn more about the City, how it works and to influence the way services and activities are developed to make them better and more effective for local people. I have been able to champion the role of voluntary and community sector across the full range of our delivery specifically the essential contribution of small groups and volunteers to the vibrant, inclusive and amazing life in our City.
Joanna Martindale, Communities Rep
Being an Environment Rep (together with Cat Fletcher) has provided me with so many great opportunities to have conversations with people across the city about climate, nature and the citywide response to a heating world. In the face of such an overwhelming issue, it's vital that everyone can see the part that they can play - and the community and voluntary sector has a significant role to play in that.
Les Gunbie - Environment Rep