BSAC offers congratulations to Carline Deal, Alexander Denny and Catherine Smith, who have been elected to Council following Election 2026. Yasmine Thorn has been re-elected as Vice-Chair, with Emma James taking on the position of Honorary Secretary.
All successful candidates with take up their posts after the AGM on 24 June.
We would also like to thank:
- Retiring Council members – Dai Atkins (resigned), David Bell and Lisa Shafe
- All the candidates who stood in this year’s election
- The BSAC members who voted
BSAC Election 2026 summary:
BSAC Vice-Chair
- Yasmine Thorn (unopposed)
Honorary Secretary
- Emma James (unopposed)
Council (three positions were available)
- Carline Deal
- Alexander Denny
- Catherine Smith
The newly elected Council members will officially take up their roles following the 72nd BSAC Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held via webinar on Wednesday, 24 June at 7pm.
2026 Council Election – full results
Voting: Council Member (three positions were available) |
|
| Candidate | Count |
| Catherine Smith | 727 votes ELECTED |
| Alexander Denny | 626 votes ELECTED |
| Carline Deal | 533 votes ELECTED |
| David George | 518 votes |
| Hywel Dyer | 417 votes |
| Edward Haynes | 266 votes |
| Hafiz Zainudeen | 98 votes |
| Number of eligible voters: | 19,334 |
| Total number of votes cast | 1,369 |
| Turnout: | 7.1% |
| Number of blank or invalid votes: | 21 |
| Total number of valid votes counted: | 1,348 |
72nd BSAC Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Once again the BSAC AGM will be held online, taking place on 24 June at 7pm, and all members are invited to attend.
Details on how to pre-register to participate in the online AGM will be available on the Civica voting website until 22 June. Members can find the link to the Civica website on their original voting email. Any queries regarding registering for the online AGM, please email chrish@bsac.com
Full details on the AGM, including the notice of meeting, can be found at bsac.com/AGM2026
