Church Buildings and Churchyards - Guidance and Policies
This section provides links to current guidance notes and policies concerning the care, maintenance and management of church buildings and churchyards.
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For more information please contact any member of the Church Building and Pastoral Department here.
Works Enquiries
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Enquiries about works to your building or churchyard, the Faculty process and applying for consent can also be directed to the Church Buildings office on 01353 652729 or via an email to dac@elydiocese.org.
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Tips to schedule and carry out maintenance for your church building.
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Information and resources on how to keep your church clean.
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Presentations on different ways of heating your church, from a Diocesan heating seminar held in 2023.
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Advice on how to care for your church's treasures.
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Find out about guidance and regulations regarding planting and works to trees.
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Information about the rules and guidance governing churchyards.
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Good community engagement and consultation can be the key to success in any project.
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Guidance on how to plan a church event,
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Advice and guidance on how to care for your church floor by laying the right carpet.
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Advice and guidance on running a community foodbank safely.
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Guidance on churchyard access routes and car parks.
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Advice and guidance on how to raise funds for your project.
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General Advice - useful links and resources for the care of church buildings and churchyards.
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Guidance on what funds might be available to help cover the cost of your project.
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Learn how to support your church's green spaces.
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Find out about Heritage at Risk in your area by searching the register.
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For advice and guidance on how to care for your historic floor.
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Information about the permissions needed to install telephone lines for internet access.
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Advice and guidance on running church winter night shelter.
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How to keep your church open for all and safely welcome everyone.