Government bills3
Topicparish ministers3
- HE 152/2026 vpIn progress
Electronic voting register for church elections
An electronic voting register will replace paper voting lists in parish elections and vicar elections. The change will speed up the conduct of elections, reduce errors and make advance voting smoother.
10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 1/2018 vpPassed
Tightening parish election disqualification rules
A person standing as a candidate in parish elections, or a close relation of theirs, will no longer be able to serve on an electoral board. At the same time, data protection regarding the electoral roll will be improved.
23 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 26/2017 vpPassed
Reforming the election of church leaders
In the election of the Archbishop, votes cast by other dioceses will be given greater weight than before. At the same time, elections for rural deans will be discontinued in favour of direct appointment by the diocesan chapter.
29 May 2017 · passed without a vote