The Diocese of Newcastle has an elected membership of laity and clergy who sit on the national Church of England's General Synod along with the Bishop of Newcastle who is required to attend.
The current members of General Synod can be found below:
Clergy:
The Revd Canon Ian Flintoft
The Revd Robert Lawrence
The Revd Claire Robson
Laity:
Mr Robin Brimms
Mrs Nic Denyer
Canon Izzy McDonald-Booth