ROYSTON PARISH CHURCH
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC)
Synopsis of the Minutes of the meeting of the Parochial Church Council of Royston Parish Church
held in the church on Monday 2 March 2026 at 7.00 p.m.
There were 19 present.
The meeting was opened in prayer.
There was 1 apology for absence
The minutes of the meeting of 24 January 2026 were approved with no amendments
Under matters arising is was noted that the new policy for flowers in church was very much along the
lines of the one that had now been recommended by General Synod.
There had been one use of the new Vicar’s Discretionary Fund.
The standing committee had not taken any decisions since the last meeting
The Annual Report for 2025 was approved and signed.
the church Logbook had been updated and was available to be viewed in the vestry. The Terrier
would be available before the APCM.
The PCC was advised that some members of the congregation had enquired about mixed recycling
(ie plastic, glass & foil) the charge for proceeding with this would increase our overall cost from £400
per annum to £520 per annum this was approved in line with the Church’s sustainable living policy.
The Deanery Synod report was received
Following a suggestion from the events committee The decision was taken to purchase more
crockery.
The fabric committee reported that:
The PAT test had now taken place, with all appliances passing.
A quotation is being obtained for an organ light and an electric candle for the aumbry.
The flickering lights in the vestry and in the toilet are due to be repaired.
The PCC approved the annual professional carpet clean in the sanctuary
Following the safeguarding report The updated Lone Working & Personal Safety documents were
accepted by the PCC. and agreed that a risk assessment for lone home visits should be drafted.
Other policies were discussed and all is in hand
The PCC was pleased to hear that a candidate for the post of Minister of Music is due to be
interviewed, the financial implications were discussed and easily agreed on
Those present gave thanks for the service of members who will be standing down with effect from
the APCM and the meeting closed with Grace at 8.25pm.
