19 October 2026
This autumn, elections have taken place in each diocese to decide their clergy and lay representatives who will serve on the General Synod for the 2026 - 2031 term.
The results of the elections for Diocese of Chelmsford representatives have been declared and the following candidates elected:
House of Laity
- Mrs Gill Ball
- Mr Hin Cheung
- Mrs Katia D'Arcy-Cumber
- Canon Robert Hammond
- Mr Evans Ofoajoku
- Mrs Sandra (Sandie) Tuner
House of Clergy
- The Rev'd Canon David (Dave) Chesney
- The Rev'd Neil Dalley
- The Rev'd John Dunnett
- The Venerable Dr Susan Lucas
- The Rev'd Canon Jane Richards
- The Rev'd Amy Stott
For a full breakdown of the results and details of the elected candidates, please visit the General Synod 2026 elections page here.
About the General Synod
The General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England. It came into being in 1970 under the Synodical Government Measure 1969, replacing an earlier body known as the Church Assembly.
The General Synod considers and approves legislation affecting the whole of the Church of England, formulates new forms of worship, debates matters of national and international importance, and approves the annual budget for the work of the Church at national level.