Election of:

Parcelforce Worldwide Area Health & Safety Representative/Substitute Area Health & Safety Representative 2026

Further to LTB 04/026 dated 5^th January 2026 at the close of nominations the following have been received.

AREA HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES

 North, Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Paul DevlinGlasgow & District Amal*Elected

Central Region Jaspreet SinghSouth Midlands Postal Branch*Elected

South West Region Simon WareingBristol & District Amal*Elected 

South East Region Huw Glyne-ThomasSouth & East Thames AmalBALLOT REQUIREDAaron GreenRomford Amal 

SUBSTITUTE AREA HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES

North, Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Simon SmithYork & District Amal*Elected

 Central Region Daniel MaherSouth Midlands Postal Branch*Elected

South West Region Adrian BoyesPlymouth & East Cornwall Amal*Elected

 South East Region  Aaron GreenRomford Amal*Elected

The timetable for the ballot will be notified to branches in due course.

Any enquiries regarding this Letter to Branches should be addressed to Lisa Parrett on telephone number 020 8971 7222, or email address lparrett@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

Martin Walsh
Deputy General Secretary (P)

26LTB026 – Election of PFW Area H&S Rep – Substitute Area H&S Rep 2026

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CAPITA TVL: BBC CONTRACT EXTENSION

Capita has announced today that it has agreed with the BBC to extend its partnership by a further three years.  This contract extension means Capita will continue to deliver TVL services until June 2030.  The communication from Capita is attached.

This extension builds on the current contract and will provide our TVL members with continuity and a reasonable level of comfort, knowing that their jobs will not be subject to TUPE over the next few years, as the BBC has clearly taken a decision that its preference is for the TVL work to remain with Capita.

Our members can rightly be proud of the quality job they perform, and no doubt this would have been a significant factor in the BBC’s decision to extend the contract.  Indeed, I’m pleased to see this is recognised by Faris Gharab, Managing Director, BBC (Interim) who states in his comms:

“This is a testament to the incredible work you’ve all contributed and the strong relationship we’ve built together…This could not have been achieved without your continued hard work and dedication.”

Consequently, in the forthcoming pay negotiations, we will be pursuing an agenda that not only recognises the excellent contribution of our members but also ensures that they share in the success of this contract extension.  Clearly, our TVL members deserve a decent Pay Agreement that rewards them in a very meaningful way.  This is necessary as the BBC wouldn’t have extended the contract had it not been for the ongoing efforts of our members.

Yours sincerely,

Andy Furey
Assistant Secretary  

Attachment 1: 26LTB023 – Capita TVL – BBC Contract Extension

Attachment 2: Attachment to 26LTB023 – Capita TVL Comms                                

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Just a reminder that set 2 nominations will now close on 10^th February 2026, positions in set 2 are

 

Substitute Area Representatives

 

Unit / Shift Representative

 

Substitute Unit / Shift Representatives

 

Unit / Shift Safety Representatives

 

Substitute Unit / Shift Safety Representatives

Contact the Branch Secretary for further information on branch.secretary@cwue5.org

Election of:

Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser, Parcelforce Worldwide Substitute Regional Organiser, Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Chair and Parcelforce Worldwide Area Organiser 2026

Further to LTB 05/026 dated 5^thJanuary 2026 at the close of nominations on the 26^th January 2026, the following have been received.

REGIONAL ORGANISERS

 South East Region David BanburyKent Invicta*Elected

Central Region Christopher JohnsonNottingham & District Amal*Elected

Scotland & NI Region John MeehanGlasgow & District Amal*Elected

Northern Region Mark WalshGreater Mersey Amal*Elected

South Central Wales & South West Region Martin BurgessPlymouth & East Cornwall*Elected

SUBSTITUTE REGIONAL ORGANISERS

South East Region Andrew ClarkKent Invicta*Elected

Central Region Peter ConroySouth Midlands Postal*Elected

Scotland & NI Region Mark RichardsScotland No 5*Elected

Northern Region Ian SchofieldNorth Lancs & Cumbria*Elected

South Central Wales & South West Region Gary CooperSouth East No 5*Elected

REGIONAL CHAIRS

South East Region Neville LamkinSouth & East Thames Amal*Elected

Central Region No Nomination Received 

Scotland & NI Region Graeme KiddNorth Lancs & Cumbria*Elected

Northern Region No Nominations Received 

South Central Wales & South West Region No Nominations Received

AREA ORGANISER Stephen GribbenNorthern Ireland WestBALLOT REQUIREDMichael MezzaNorthern Ireland Postal Amal 

The timetable for the ballot will be notified to branches in due course.

Any enquiries regarding this Letter to Branches should be addressed to Lisa Parrett on telephone number 020 8971 7237, or email address lparrett@cwu.org.

Yours sincerely,

Martin Walsh
Deputy General Secretary (P)

LTB 025/26 -PFW-Elections-2026

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Royal Mail Processing Engineering Territorial Representative’s Elections 

• Northern Territory –              (3 Positions)
• Southern Territory –              (3 Positions)

Further to LTB 03/26 dated 5^thJanuary 2026 at the close of nominations the following have been received.

NORTHERN TERRITORY  Andrew CuttenLeeds No 1 AmalBALLOT REQUIREDStephen HaggertySouth Yorkshire & District Amal Mark HobinNorth Lancs & Cumbria Branch Ian McMullonBirmingham & District Amal 

 SOUTHERN  TERRITORY  Peter HoareBristol & District Amal*ElectedJohn HumphriesLondon Postal Engineering Branch*ElectedSteve JonesLondon Postal Engineering Branch*Elected 

A timetable for the ballot will be notified to branches in due course.

Any enquiries regarding this Letter to Branches should be addressed to Lisa Parrett on telephone number 020 8971 7222 or email address lparrett@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

Martin Walsh
Deputy General Secretary (P)

LTB 024/26 -Royal-Mail-Processing-Engineering-Territorial-Representatives-Elections

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Postal Conference 2026 – Submission of Motions

Please find attached motion forms for Postal Conference 2026.  The purpose of this Letter to Branches is to remind those Branches/Co-ordinating Committees who do not have access to an email facility that they must contact head office direct to request hard copies of the forms to be despatched to them.  They should contact Angela Niven on 020 8971 7237.

We also take this opportunity to attach to this Letter to Branches the Motion Guide for submitting Motions to Postal Conference 2026.

Branches/Co-ordinating Committees are also reminded that the closing date for the submission of motions to Postal Conference is by noon onThursday 19^th March 2026 by email to conferences@cwu.org   No motions will be accepted that go to any other e-mail address as the conference guide to motions refers.

Any queries regarding this Letter to Branches should be addressed to Angela Niven at Head Office or on 020 8971 7237.

Yours sincerely,

Martin Walsh

Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

LTB 022/26

Att: Guide for Motions Postal 2026

Att: Postal Motion Form 2026 ( .doc download)

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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Planner 2026

Dear Colleagues,

The purpose of this LTB is to provide Branches and in particular our Regional and Divisional Safety forums with an advanced index of external health, safety, and wellbeing campaigns, activities, and conference events outlined for 2026.

Whilst relevant LTBs will be issued during the year by relevant departments within the union covering in more detail particular health, safety, and wellbeing campaigns, and in conjunction with the Central Services Health and Safety Policy Assistant, the publishing of this advanced index was again felt to be beneficial in assisting our Branches and our Regional and Divisional Safety forums in terms of planning any activities and membership engagement in this regard.

Accordingly, please find listed the bulk of health, safety, and wellbeing campaigns and activities for this year. Also attached are some brief background details of each of the listed campaigns, activities and conference events.

Index of Health, Safety and Wellbeing activities/campaigns in 2026:

World Cancer Day – 4^th February

Time to Talk Day – 5^th February

Scottish Hazards Conference – 26^thFebruary

National Self-Harm Awareness Day – 1^st March

Neurodiversity Awareness Week (UK) – 16^th to 22^nd March

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – March

Endometriosis Awareness Month – March

International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) – 28^th April

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – April

Stress Awareness Month – April

Mental Health Awareness Week – 11^th to 17^th May

Deaf Awareness Week – 4^th to 10^thMay

World Ovarian Cancer Day – 8^thMay

No Falls Week – 18^th to 22^nd May

Dementia Action Week – 18^th to 24 May

Skin Cancer Awareness Month – May 

World Environment Day – 5^th June

NHS National Blood Donation Week – 9^th to 15^th June

Men’s Health Week – 15^th to 21^stJune

National Clean Air Day – 19^th June

Action Mesothelioma Day – 3^rd July

Alcohol Awareness Week – 6^th to 12^th July

Talk To Us Month – July

National Financial Awareness Day – 14^th August

NHSBT National Organ Donation Week – TBC but normally in September

National Hazards Conference – 4^thto 6^th September

World Suicide Prevention Day – 10^th September

Gas Safety Week – 14^th to 20^thSeptember

Pension Awareness Day – 15^thSeptember

National Eye Health Week (UK) – 28^th September to 4^th October

MacMillan Coffee Morning – 26^thSeptember

World Heart Day – 29^th September

Back Care Awareness Week – TBC but normally in October

World Mental Health Day – 10^thOctober

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day – 15^th October(Global Day) & Baby Loss Awareness Week – 9^th to 15^thOctober

International Stuttering Awareness Day – 22^nd October

Menopause Awareness Month – October

Stoptober – October

ADHD Awareness Month – October

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October

National Stress Awareness Day – 4^th November

Talk Money Week – 4^th to 8^thNovember

Road Safety Week – 16^th to 22^ndNovember

National Older Workers Week – 17^thto 21^st November

Movember – November

National Grief Awareness Week – 7^th to 13^th December 

Christmas Jumper Day – 11^thDecember

Whilst the above is not in itself an exhaustive list, it nonetheless highlights the bulk of health, safety, and wellbeing campaigns and activities previously covered and communicated alongside several new additions.

It is also necessary to advise that many of these activities and events are collaborations between different organisations and groups, and are sponsored and promoted by government, local and other government bodies and in some cases international organisations such as the UN. As such, few are supported by a generic website or source of further information. Therefore, where Branches and Regional Safety Forums are seeking additional supporting materials and information on any of the outlined activities and campaigns, can they please contact Louise Pietrzykowska, email: lpietrzykowska@cwu.org.

Finally, and as outlined above, subsequent LTBs covering particular health, safety and wellbeing campaigns and activities in 2026 will be issued in due course. It is hoped this advance index will be of direct use and assistance to Branches and Safety Forums in terms of any pre-planning in this area.

Any other enquiries in relation to the LTB should be addressed to: lpietrzykowska@cwu.org.

Yours sincerely,

Martin Walsh
Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

LTB 020/26 – Health, Safety and Wellbeing Planner 2026

Wellbeing Planner 2026

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CWU OBITUARY LIST 2026

Branches will know it is normal practice to include in the General Conference Agenda pad a reference to those members who have served the Union in many different capacities who have sadly passed away since the previous conference.   However, Branches should note that the last General Conference took place in 2022.

We are therefore calling on Branches to supply the names of those they believe should be contained in the Obituary List to be included in the General Conference Agenda pad for the 2026 conference.

All names that are to be included must be received no later than Thursday 5th March 2026.   Unfortunately any names received after this date will not be included.

Notification of names should be forwarded by email to Angela Niven at CWU HQ to conferences@cwu.org   Information supplied should include initials, surname and Branch name.

Any queries regarding this Letter to Branches should be addressed to Angela Niven on telephone number 020 8971 7237 or email address conferences@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

Dave Ward

General Secretary

LTB 018/26

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