RCVS & VN Council Elections: The Results
All six successful RCVS Council candidates have served on Council before and there is one existing member returning for VN Council, whilst two new VN members have been elected.
The results of both elections are as follows:
RCVS Council - Elected Candidates
1)Sheila Crispin with 2,281 votes
2)Sandy Trees with 2,247 votes
3)Bob Moore with 1,890 votes
4)Mark Elliott with 1,821 votes
5)Lynne Hill with 1,711 votes
6)Beverley Cottrell with 1,604 votes
VN Council - Elected Candidates
1)Elizabeth Branscombe with 430 votes
2)Elizabeth Cox with 335 votes
3)Tanya Caley with 332 votes
Congratulations go to everyone who stood for council and we wish the successful candidates all the best.
With the total number of RCVS voters standing at 3,887 and VN voters at 723, the turnout for this year's elections were lower when compared to previous years.
RCVS Registrar Jane Hern said: "It's certainly disappointing that the turnout has dropped so much this year. It is unclear whether this is due to lack of time, lack of awareness or lack of interest."
If you didn't vote this year, why not let us know the reasons behind it. You can email us at editor@mrcvs.co.uk
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