General Synod Election

General Synod Election 2024 to Fill a Casual Vacancy

The nomination period for election of a member to the House of Laity has now closed. Two candidates have put their names forward for election to the one available place. The names of the candidates are set out below. Please click on the candidates names to access their election address.

Voting will open on Friday 21 June and close at 12 noon on Tuesday 16 July. Results will be published here no later than Monday 22 July 2024.

Candidates for the election to the House of Laity are:

Folasade Sowunmi

William Woolley

Candidates Representing the Diocese at General Synod

The candidates elected to represent the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham at General Synod are:

As members of the House of Laity:

  • Mr Ian Boothroyd
  • Professor Peter Harris
  • Mr Denis Tully

As proctors (House of Clergy):

  • The Revd Lydia Corbett
  • The Revd Becky Hancock
  • The Revd Dr Ian Paul

Casual Vacancy  – House of Laity July 2023

Following the resignation of Mr Gavin Drake, Professor Peter Harris was elected to fill the casual vacancy – the Return of the Election Result can be found here.

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