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St Leonard's Parochial Church Council in Chesham Bois, in Buckinghamshire, wanted to demolish its church hall and replace it with a "new multi-functional parish centre" to accommodate up to 275 people.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2024
Jackie Campbell, a team leader for pastoral care on the St Margaret's parochial church council, said most of the congregation are elderly people who arrive by car.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025
The court heard Tim Giles, secretary of St Mary's parochial church council, had gone to the vicarage with a spare key to let plumber Richard Gough and builder Karl Hardman into the property.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2012
The last official regular service at the Rhondda church took place in July after the local parochial church council decided to close it because it was considered unviable.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2012
When he wore blouses and beads, I waited until my mother had gone to a parochial church council meeting then had a flick through her wardrobe and jewellery box.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 3, 2010
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