Notice for emergencies: If you have a property emergency, or wish to be prepared for any plumbing, electrical, gas or other property-related emergency, download the emergency contacts and advice here. How the Property Department can support youThe aim of the Property Department is to provide clergy and their families with suitable accommodation, and to assist them with the management of their homes. As far as possible, the property team strives to relieve clergy of domestic concerns in order that they may focus upon their pastoral responsibilities. This aim is fulfilled by:
The team works closely with the Diocesan Surveyor and the Archdeacons as well as contractors and of course, occupants of parsonage houses. There are in excess of 150 properties within Leicestershire and every one is inspected at five yearly intervals as part of the quinquennial programme. The Property Department is accountable to the Parsonages Committee, which meets six times a year. Any problems, questions or comments should be directed to a member of the property team. Property contacts are:- Nicky Caunt, Senior Property Manager Lesley Whitwell, Property Officer: Dinta Chauhan, Clergy Housing Officer: ‘Clergy Housing Committee – How to get in Touch’ The Clergy Housing Management Committee is primarily a practical group whose role is to ensure that objectives as set out in the Repair of Benefice Buildings Measure are fulfilled and that housing provided for clergy and their dependants is of a good standard. The group meets 4 times per year to monitor the varied work streams and to ensure that matters are dealt with efficiently, effectively and, importantly, within the allocated houses budget. Membership comprises;
Also in attendance at these meetings are members of the property team and the diocesan surveyor who implement and oversee the various workstreams on a day to day basis. Should you wish to contact the property team about specific property related matters, then please email: dinta.chauhan@leicestercofe.org Alternatively, should you wish to be in touch with a committee member about general policy or practice in respect of diocesan housing, then please email: Houses.Committee@LeicesterCofE.org |