The Society does not take a particular line on issues of the day (except for the belief that churches are of intrinsic interest).

However, it does provide a forum for debate, and a means by which issues can be clarified, and the underlying facts publicised.

Current issues

The future of parish churches
This issue now has its own page (Churches future)
The page was previously entitled 'Maintenance and upkeep of parish churches'.

Ecclesiastical exemption
This page now includes six responses to the government consultation paper (as of 2 August 2004)
The responses are those of:

•     the Institute for Historic Building Conservation (added 1 July)
•     English Heritage (added 1 July)
•     Church Heritage Forum (for the Church of England) (added 7 July)
•     Joint Committee of the National Amenity Societies (added 8 July)
•     The Chapels Society (added 12 July)
•     The Victorian Society (added 2 August)

VAT refund scheme
 
 

Older issues

Brass thefts

Eastwood church

Map symbols (2003)