Closure of the Churchyard

The Parochial Church Council have started the formal process of closing the churchyard of St. Lawrence to new burials due to lack of space. This notice from the Ministry of Justice describes how parishioners can comment on the proposal. Once the consultation period is complete the Parish Council are required to either take on maintenance of the churchyard or to pass the responsibility to Cheltenham Borough Council. Either way this will have an impact on local council tax payers.