The Bishop’s Council is the standing committee of Diocesan Synod, with the following remit:
- To plan the business of the Diocesan Synod
- To initiate proposals for action by the Diocesan Synod and to advise it on matters of policy
- To advise the bishop on any matters which he may refer to it
- Subject to the directions of the Diocesan Synod, to transact the business of the Synod when it is not in session
- To establish such committees of the Bishop’s Council and their terms of reference as it considers fit, and to appoint members to committees or other bodies
- To carry out such other functions as the Diocesan Synod may delegate to it
Membership
- The Rt Revd M Beasley (Bishop of Bath and Wells)
- The Rt Revd R Worsley (Bishop of Taunton)
- The Very Revd Toby Wright (Dean of Wells)
- The Revd R Driver (Chair of the House of Clergy)
- Dr C Mason (Chair of the House of Laity)
- The Ven S Hill (Archdeacon of Taunton)
- The Ven Dr A Gell (Archdeacon of Wells)
- The Revd C Peer (Archdeacon of Bath)
- Mrs T Khodabandehloo (DBE Chair)
- Mrs M Lee (DBF Vice-Chair)
- Dr A Palmer (DBF Vice-Chair)
- Vacant (DBF Chair)
- The Revd N Tegally
Elected members
- The Revd M A C Andrews
- Mrs S G Bult
- Mr R Dean
- Mr P C Edge
- The Revd A E Fulton
- Mr S Grimshaw
- Mr T C Hind
- Fr J B V Laurence
- Mr J S Loring
- The Revd R J Miles
- Dr R M Sage
- Mr N Tall
- The Revd B Faulkner
- The Revd T Lewis
- Mr H Taylor
In attendance
- The Revd Craig Philbrick - representing Magnificat parishes and estates evangelism
Dates of meetings
- 25th February 2025
- 30th April 2025
- 23rd June 2025
- 23rd September 2025
- 5th November 2025
All meetings are scheduled to start at 14:00 unless stated otherwise.
Who to contact
Peter Evans, Assistant Diocesan Secretary
Downloads
2024 Diocesan Calendar of Meetings
2025
2025 Diocesan Calendar of Meetings
2026