Our teams deal with changes to parishes, certain property matters, the legal process of closing a church building which is no longer needed and finding those buildings new uses. 

The Pastoral Team of the Church Commissioners deals with reorganisation of parishes and associated matters. 

This page lists all the current cases in which public consultation is currently open. 

This page lists all the cases currently being considered by the Commissioners after the statutory consultation period has closed. 

Proposals for pastoral reorganisation affecting the parish of Saint John-in-Weardale and the parish of Westgate in the diocese of Durham.

This consultation is now closed.

Consultation opens on proposals to simplify process of filling a vacancy in a parish or other benefice.

Proposals for pastoral reorganisation affecting the benefice and parish of All Saints, Spring Park; and parishes of St George, Shirley; and Shirley  in the Diocese of Southwark.

This consultation has now closed

Proposals for pastoral reorganisation affecting the parish of Saint Bridget, Beckermet with Ponsonby in the Diocese of Carlisle

This consultation has now expired. 

Proposals for pastoral reorganisation affecting the parish of Barthomley in the Diocese of Chester.

Consultation expires on Monday 4th April 2022.

Proposals for pastoral reorganisation affecting the parishes of Burstwick; and Keyingham in the diocese of York.

This consultation expires on Monday 11th December 2023.