A related gallery of images shows how other churches in the diocese have reorganised seating and made adjustments for public worship Latest updatesPlease see the Coronavirus Info page on this website for the latest national and diocesan announcements on the safe use of churches, further to which specific guidance on church buildings follows below. Current guidanceRegularly updated guidance on church buildings during COVID-19 is available on the national Church of England website and is linked to below. Please check you have the most up-to-date versions of guidance, for which a new version may have been published. Permissions for temporary works
The Chancellor of the Diocese of Lichfield has published (2nd July 2020) an Additional Matters Order, which allows for the installation of internet access equipment and wall-mounted hand sanitiser dispensers without a faculty (subject to conditions). Additional Matter permission (granted by the Archdeacon) is applied for through an online application via the Online Faculty System (OFS), described as an 'Additional Diocesan matter' at the bottom of the List B selection screen. Please note: The DAC officers and Archdeacons can provide further advice on the process of seeking such permission. COVID-19 vaccination centresBuilding works and contractors
A specific risk assessment should be completed by the parish before contractors access a church building:
Public access
A specific risk assessment should be completed by the parish before public access to a church building:
CleaningPlease note: A range of hygiene and cleaning supplies, as well as personal protective equipment (PPE), is available to purchase through the Parish Buying website. ChurchyardsCurrent proceduresDAC and adviser site visitsSite visits to church buildings and churchyards conducted by Lichfield DAC members and advisers can resume from 12th April 2021, subject to individual requirements and local situations, and only in accordance with the following diocesan policy and procedure: Please note: Site visits by the DAC Lighting & Electrical Adviser are not currently being undertaken. Getting help…For further information or advice, please contact: Giles Standing, DAC Secretary |