Churchyard meeting



On Wednesday, July 26th, we had a productive meeting with representatives from the council Parks team. The purpose of the meeting was to assess the condition of the churchyard boundaries and collaborate with the Council Officers to prioritize the necessary repairs and explore funding options for a heritage project.

The meeting was a great success. We reached an agreement with the parks team that they will create a draft management plan for the churchyard. This plan will outline all the improvements we collectively wish to make, including repairing walls, boundaries, managing trees, sightlines, lighting, and ecological aspects. We anticipate having the draft plan ready by September.

The finalized management plan, encompassing all our aspirations, will enable the council, along with the Churchyard Friends, to apply for funding opportunities. Once we have the draft plan ready, we'll proceed to connect with the church trustees and the diocese to keep them informed and involved in the process.

I'll keep you updated on our progress. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.