Property
Penelope Davies-Brown  Resources Officer - 01223 830770 E-mail Penelope Davies-Brown From January 2010 all property matters should be referred to Penelope at the Synod Office; 01223 830770  eastern.resources@urc.org.uk this includes those which would formerly have been directed to Gordon. Penelope will then coordinate the Synod Officers’ response and either deal with these matters herself, or direct them to one of the three Field Property Officers for action.  Between them, Gordon, Mick and Shannon will be able to offer a wealth of experience of both church and property matters.  This new way of working will offer an increased level of support to local churches in respect of their buildings. Gordon Heald continues as part-time Property Officer. Gordon is also Field Property Officer for Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and HAEBEA. Gordon  urges churches to ensure that contact is made with the Resources Officer in the early stages of planning any building alterations, tenancies and leases. Two Field Property Officers have been appointed to support the Resources Team: Shannon Craig for Essex eastern.essex@urc.org.uk and Mick Barnes for Suffolk and Norfolk eastern.suffolk@urc.org.uk. Property Generally Church Buildings are, for many people, the outward face of the Church. This gives a great opportunity to present a good image. Well maintained and tidy buildings are therefore to be encouraged. The following buttons link to give guidance to assist everyone charged with the responsibility of looking after their Church Buildings
Planned Maintenance		Synod Manse Policy		Synod Approvals
Trustees  Approvals		Listed Buildings		Leases
Manse Lettings		Plato		Grants & Loans
Project Facelift		Disused Burial Grounds		Disability Discrimination Act
Fire Regulations		Asbestos Regulations		Green Environment
		Quinquennial Surveys of Listed Buildings