Issue - meetings

The Meeting received and discussed the report regarding the Firefighters Graves at St Stephens Church contained within the circulated reports pack.

The Chairman invited a member of the public to update the committee on the plans for the Firefighters Graves at St Stephens. 

It was confirmed that there are adequate volunteers to undertake the required work including a qualified builder.  The team would also liaise with the Service Delivery Manager prior to commencing the work. The proposed information board to be free standing on two posts close to the graves, but near enough to the wall to afford some protection from the elements.

The Chairman pointed out that Diocesan regulations must be followed in respect of the headstones. The Chairman emphasised that PCC St Stephens await the receipt of faculty forms prior to any decision being made. 

It was RESOLVED to note the update and to support the updated proposals subject to the appropriate permissions being obtained from the Priest-in-Charge and the Diocese.