The Brentwood Diocesan Pastoral Council is one of only a few throughout England and Wales.
It is a consultative body created by the Bishop in October 1987 consisting mainly of lay representatives, the Deans and Heads of Commissions (approximately 140 people).
The three main groups are the Parish representatives, the Deanery Liaison group and the newly formed Pastoral Support Team.
The constitutional functions of the council are: