In this issue of Medical Council News, we look at outcomes and initiatives from the Council’s planning day, our discussion paper Better Data – the benefits to the profession and the public, Council’s revised Statement on advertising, doctors’ responsibilities around aviation safety and the need to provide more detail on medical certificates.  The election has been held, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who stood for office and those in the profession who voted. The strength of the profession is enhanced by such participation. I look forward to working with our new colleagues on Council once the appointment process is completed.