A Statute made by the Governing Body of Hughes Hall, in the University of Cambridge on the 15th July 2025 amending the existing Statutes of the College has been submitted for the approval of His Majesty in Council, and notice of this having been submitted are published in accordance with the provisions of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge Act 1923. Under the provisions of the Act any petition must be received by the Privy Council Office by email to enquiries@pco.gov.uk within eight weeks (exclusive of any University vacation).

The purpose of the proposed amendments are to increase the College Council’s powers (including making the members of Council the charity trustees); to reorganise the structure of Governing Body Fellowships; and to clarify and simplify the College’s governance.