MINUTES OF PCC MEETINGS

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St George’s Parish Church

Parochial Church Council

Minutes of the Meeting held on Tuesday 15th July 2025

Vice Chair: Paul Raven

 

Present: Mary Lee, Cathy Mansell, Kate Raven, Helen Ravencross, Ashley Smith, Alan Talbot

 

Apologies: Mags Walsh

 

P Raven opened the meeting with a bible reading from Luke Chapter 10- v 25-37. K Raven led in prayer.

 

Urgent Business

a) Proposal to co-opt Mags Walsh to the PCC – It was proposed by Alan Talbot and seconded by

Ashley Smith to co-opt Mags Walsh onto the PCC. All were in favour.

 

The minutes of the PCC meetings held on Wednesday 9th April and Sunday 11th May had been

previously circulated and were signed by P Raven as a true record of the proceedings. It was also

agreed to make those minutes available on the noticeboard. The minutes of the APCM Sunday 11th May

were also reviewed for completeness but will be presented for approval at next year’s meeting.

 

Matters Arising from the minutes

There were no matters arising.

 

Vacancy Update

Revd Tom Atfield had asked the PCC for a short parish profile as the Archdeacon had indicated that all

parishes in vacancy could now begin the process of filling them. Alan Talbot had prepared a first draft for

review and discussion. After a short discussion it was decided to a add a little more emphasis on our

choral tradition. Alan Talbot said he would make the updates and circulate to members by email after

the meeting. Once the wording is agreed, he would send it to Revd Tom for comment.

 

Building Care

a) Roof Project – A Talbot said there was nothing further to report on any grant application as we

are still awaiting a breakdown of costs from the architect.

b) Clock repairs – these have now been carried out at a cost of £200 plus VAT. P Raven reported

that the parish council had contributed £120 to the cost of this work.

c) General Repairs – Alan Talbot reported that he was trying to secure a heating engineer to look

at the water boiler in the kitchen. The extractor fan in the toilet had been reported to be not

working but Alan Talbot said it might just need a good clean and some WD40. Alan and Ashley

agreed to take a look at it.

Ashley Smith raised concern about the shades on the gas lamps wobbling particularly when the

school are in the building. Alan Talbot said that the shades were safe and would not fall off but

agreed to possibly tightening the screws on them to be sure.

 

Mission Action Plan

a) Our Shaping for Mission objectives (agreed by PCC I October 2024 are:

• Connection with every primary and secondary schools in the parish

• Community engagement plans for every parish

• Our diversity reflects the community

 

b) Parish letter – a letter had been written but not many had been distributed but maybe later in

the year another one may be able to be distributed.

Growing Together

a) Relationship with St Georges School: Alan Talbot reported that the school were in Church

Thursday 17th July and Friday 18th July for end of term celebrations. The relationship with the

school is very strong at the present time.

b) Relationship with wider benefice: The relationship is quite good with the 6 other churches.

A joint service at St Peter’s Priorslee was held on 29th June to mark the closure of the church

and was very well attended.

c) Relationship amongst ourselves: It was agreed that things continued to be positive and

united at the moment.

 

Safeguarding

Cathy Mansell reported that she was up to date with the training for this role but that she was waiting to

hear from Kerry Debenham to see if there was any other training needed. She also reported that she had

access to the Safeguarding Portal and that Alan Talbot should also have access to this as

Churchwarden.

 

Finance Report

a) 2025 Accounts to date

Paul Raven handed out the current financial position. The current account stands at £1465. P

Raven reported that the Parish Share payments up until 31st July had been paid. He also

reported that no other bills were outstanding. The sum of £23,563 was in the fabric fund.

Paul Raven also reported that £300 had been sent to Christian Aid and £300 to the Children’s

Society as part of our charitable giving for the year. A letter of thanks from the Children’s society

had been received and was to be placed on the church notice board. Our Gift Aid claim has

been submitted for £3,738. Paul Raven also reported that a new Electricity contract with EDF

had been put in place from 2nd July

 

Fundraising /Events Schedule and Progress against budgets

A list of the year’s fundraising events was handed out showing amounts received so far. The total raised

so far £2,082 with a budget of £3,500 for the year.

 

Electoral Roll Applications

Nothing to report

 

Forthcoming Services

There is a meeting of benefice worship leaders on 21st July to discuss and agree the service rota for the

second half of the year. Key dates for us are:

21st September – Harvest Festival 9.30am

28th September – Battle of Britain 6pm

 

Date of Next Meeting

Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 7.30 pm

 

The meeting closed at 8.50pm with the Grace

 

P. Raven

(Signed)                                                                                                                    Dated 9 September 2025

Vice-Chair

 

 

St Georges Parish Church
Parochial Church Council
Minutes of the Meeting held on Sunday 11th May 2025

Vice Chair: P Raven

Present: M Lee, C Mansell, K Raven, A Talbot

Apologies: H Ravencross, A Smith

A letter from Louise Hallybone had been received resigning from the role of
Safeguarding Officer, which the meeting reluctantly accepted. K Raven to write to
Louise.

The following were duly elected as Officers
Chair Vacant
Vice Chair Paul Raven
Secretary Kate Raven
Treasurer Paul Raven
Electoral Roll Officer Alan Talbot
Safeguarding Officer Cathy Mansell
It was noted that as there were only four PCC members elected at the annual
meeting, 2 positions remained vacant.

Membership of Standing Committee
Chair
Vice Chair
Churchwarden
Secretary
Treasurer
1 elected member – Mrs Mary Lee was nominated and as there were no other
nominations, she was duly elected.

Consultation on Telford Minster BMO Review
It was unanimously agreed to support the review’s recommendation to renew the
BMO indefinitely and to appoint Laura Lenander as leader of Telford Minster. K
Raven to reply to consultation.

Date of Next Meeting

Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 7.30pm in Church
 

(Signed) P.  Raven                                                                                        Dated  15th of July 2025
Vice Chair 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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