Synopsis of the Minutes of the meeting of the PCC held in Royston Parish Church,

on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 7.00 p.m.

The meeting was chaired by the vicar and ether were 17 present.

The meeting was opened with prayer

Two apologies were received

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

Under matters arising,

It was noted the new stewardship and church history leaflets were available.

There is an issue with the church database and systems company but it is in hand.

It was noted The name of “Prince Andrew’s Close” is to be retained.

No decisions had taken by the PCC Standing Committee

Finance:

Remuneration for the choir and the mileage rate for clergy was reviewed.

There is an issue with energy company although the church hopes to have a modern smart meter soon which should solve the problem.

A grant had been received from the county council and a legacy had been received.

The PCC was reminded that members’ addresses and other details need to be kept up to date to comply with the charity commission requirements.

The church hopes to have full fibre broadband soon.

The minutes of the recent deanery synod meeting had been circulated.

Events:

A batch of good-value drinking glasses had recently been purchased

£1.7k had been raised at the book fair.

It was noted that more helpers were often needed with church events.

The new church architect has been appointed:

The possibility of solar panels was to be investigated.

The refurbishment of the vestry should start soon.

Fabric:

The grave of a past vicar, which needs attention is in hand but ma be a rather long process as it appears that there are no living descendants.

Desk and emergency lights had now been repaired as necessary.

Two quotes had been obtained for erecting a fence between church and priory property and the committee would continue to consider the best way forward.

The fire alarm has now been fixed, with a new battery.

Technology:

It was agreed that the ever-increasing burden from new technology in the church was increasingly placing a great a burden on volunteers and consideration should be given to engaging some professional help.

It was reported that a “home-made” system sending visual signals to members of the congregation’s devices had been tried and successful and the PCC will await a report to consider moving this forward.

The PCC notes that the Minister of Music had resigned, this is in the hands of the HR committee who will report in due course.

The Diocesan guidelines of Lone Working was adopted

The meeting closed with Grace at 9.00pm.

Philip Perry

PCC Secretary

22 June 2026