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Church Buildings (PPT-3.66MB)

Church Commissioners

Presentation on church buildings from the Moving Forward in Mission conferences of Spring 2008.

Pastoral Measure 1983 Code of Practice (DOC-1.95MB)

Church Commissioners

The Pastoral Measure 1983 Code of Practice (5th Edition) is a standard reference for those involved in pastoral reorganisation, closed churches and related matters offering full guidance on procedures. Both the Pastoral and Closed Churches Divisions carry out responsibilities under this legislation.

Annex 11E - CCG4A - What happens when a church is closed - the declaration of closure (DOC-138.5KB)

Church Commissioners

Annex 11E of the Pastoral Measure 1983 Code of Practice. CCG4A (the first part of Closed Churches Guidance Note 4) explains what happens when a church is closed, looking specifically at the declaration of closure.

Annex 11G - CCG4C - What happens when a church is closed - seeking a use (DOC-143.5KB)

Church Commissioners

Annex 11G of the Pastoral Measure 1983 Code of Practice. CCG4C (the third part of Closed Churches Guidance Note 4) explains what happens when a church is closed, looking specifically at seeking a use.

Annex 11H - CCG4D - What happens when a church is closed - procedures of implementing a new use for a church (DOC-151KB)

Church Commissioners

Annex 11H of the Pastoral Measure 1983 Code of Practice. CCG4D (the fourth part of Closed Churches Guidance Note 4) explains what happens when a church is closed, specifically examining the procedures of implementing a new use for a church.

Annex 11i - CCG4E - What happens when a church is closed - where no suitable use is found (DOC-146.5KB)

Church Commissioners

Annex 11i of the Pastoral Measure 1983 Code of Practice. CCG4E (the fifth part of Closed Churches Guidance Note 4) explains what happens when a church is closed, specifically looking at where no suitable use is found.

Your Views Count (DOC-125.5KB)

Church Commissioners

Our leaflet Your Views Count explains how we will consider your representation and how you may be able, if you wish, to put your views to our Committees in person. It also explains the rules operating at Committee meetings where members of the public may be allowed to speak.

Guidance from the Church of England for purchasers and lessees (DOC-55KB)

Church Commissioners

A guidance note on acquiring a closed church building from the Church of England. Written with potential purchasers and lessees in mind.

Note by the Church Commissioners on the consideration of representations (DOC-22KB)

Church Commissioners

Note by the Church Commissioners on the consideration of representations received with respect to the draft scheme.