MINUTES OF PCC MEETINGS
The minutes of the latest PCC meeting which have been approved for publication are below:
St George’s Parish Church
Parochial Church Council
Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 15th July 2026
Vice Chair: Paul Raven
Present: Mary Lee, Cathy Mansell, Kate Raven, Ashley Smith, Alan Talbot,
Apologies: Mags Walsh, Helen Ravencross
P Raven opened the meeting with some bible verses from 1 Corinthians 9 and Hebrews 12 and K Raven led in prayer.
Urgent Business
a) None
The minutes of the PCC meetings held on 26th 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.
Matters Arising from the minutes
a. None
Vacancy Update
Nothing new to report although the Benefice Worship Leaders are due to meet on 27th July and Mary Lee will report back after that meeting.
Building Care
a) Roof Project – A Talbot had chased up the architect but received no response.
b) Churchyard Water Leak – An estimate of £2950 has been received from a Severn Trent-
approved contractor to install a new water pipe from the street underneath the Club car park
(outside of the church wall) to side gate and then to follow path to avoid disturbing any graves. A
Talbot proposed that the estimate be accepted and this was agreed unanimously. A Talbot said
that he had signed a Wayleaves agreement with the Sports & Social Club.
Mission Action Plan
a) St Georges School – A Talbot advised that interviews for Head Teacher will be held in
September. The school will be in church on 16th and 17th July for end-of-term assemblies.
b) Community Engagement – We continue to engage with the local community through
posters, banners and online media. This is borne out by events being well-attended by the
local community.
c) Reflecting Diversity – It was noted that our congregation does reflect the diversity of the
parish given the demographics of the attendees.
Safeguarding
C Mansell reported that there had been a national alert about an individual who is a threat to young people offering to play church organs.
Finance Report
2026 Accounts to date – The current account stands at £44,252 and all bills including Parish Share are
up to date. The charitable donations of £400 to The Children’s Society and Christian Aid have now been sent.
Fundraising /Events Schedule and Progress against budgets
A list of the 2026 fundraising events was handed out showing amounts received. The total raised so far was £1,483 compared to a budget of £3,200.
Electoral Roll Applications
None had been received
Forthcoming Services
20th September – Harvest Festival; 27th September at 6pm – Battle of Britain Thanksgiving Service;
Remembrance Sunday – This was briefly discussed and it was agreed that it could go ahead without clergy, if necessary (as last year).
Date of Next Meeting
22nd September 2026 at 7.30 p.m. in Church
The meeting closed at 7.35pm with the Grace
(Signed ) Dated 22 September 2026
P.G.Raven
Chair