Outstanding RIBA Council elections
On this page, you will find information about outstanding RIBA Council elections.
Notice is hereby given that the following RIBA Council Seats are vacant:
- RIBA East (two seats)
- RIBA South (two seats)
- Associate Members (two seats)
How to request an election
If a vacancy arises following a Council Seat being unfilled at the last round of elections, a by-election may be called by members as defined below. Acting together, they should email the Returning Officer requesting the seat be filled by a by-election:
- Council Member Seat – any ten or more Chartered Members
- Regional and International Members Seat – any ten or more Chartered Members on the electoral register of the Region or International Region where the seat is available
- Associate Member Seat – any ten or more Associate or Chartered Members
- Student Member Seat – any ten or more Student Members
The Term of Office of the successful candidates shall be the unexpired portion of the original term of office. A vacancy in the last six months of a term of office shall remain unfilled until the next round of elections.
Within 14 days of receiving a valid request the Returning Officer will prepare and publish the Vacancy Notice and timetable for the by-election.
If you require further information about the election or would like advice about standing for election, please email elections@riba.org.
The Returning Officer
Published: 9 June 2023
Updated: 1 July 2025
