Proposal to unite the four ecclesiastical parishes of
Poynings, Edburton, Newtimber and Edburton
July 2020
The Church Commissioners have prepared a draft Scheme for the union of the four ecclesiastical parishes of Poynings, Edburton, Newtimber and Pyecombe.
The present parishes work closely together and the prospect of their uniting has been taking shape for some time. The present proposals are intended to achieve an administrative simplification and aid mission, providing a more efficient level of local resource.
All four parish churches will retain their status as parish churches within the Parish of Poynings with Edburton, Newtimber and Pyecombe.
The draft Scheme can be seen on the Church Commissioners website: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/parish-reorganisation-and-closed-church-buildings/consultation-parish-reorganisation-and-37 or you may obtain a copy from Rex Andrew
Email address: rex.andrew@churchofengland.org
Tel: 020 7898 1743. Large print and/or audio copies are available on request.
Anyone may make representations for or against all or any part of the draft Scheme (please include the reasons for your views) preferably by email or by post to reach Rex Andrews no later than midnight on Monday 31 August 2020.
When making a representation, please indicate the nature of your interest in the proposals (e.g. parishioner, member of parochial church council, etc) and whether you would like an opportunity to speak to the Commissioners regarding your representation if they decide a hearing should be held regarding the case.
Please see www.churchofengland.org/consultation for further information about the procedure.
Rex Andrew
Email address: rex.andrew@churchofengland.org Tel: 020 7898 1743
Church Commissioners, Church House, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3AZ
