The Property Committee oversees the fabric of all the church buildings, all of which are A-listed. Major works projects are put out to tender, while some parishioners volunteer to do smaller jobs requiring only payment for materials.
The Property Committee is responsible for the upkeep of the property; day-to-day maintenance and periodic inspection and testing of the various installed systems. The Committee members and their assigned responsibilities are as follows:
Ex officio
Fr Kevin Douglas
Administration
John Wastle
Church and presbytery heating systems
John Smith and Angus MacKellaig
Fire alarms & emergency lighting systems
Bill Douglas and Archie Cairns
Miscellaneous minor works
Bruce Royan
Progress Report on the Works in St Peter’s
As previously reported, the works to install the new heating system are scheduled to run until Friday 9 October.
NB There will be no access to the toilets, parish room or sacristy. Please observe the safety signs and tape
markings and wear a mask and gloves while in the church.
Entry to the church courtyard is strictly forbidden except:
- to allow Fr Kevin and Fr Brown access to their respective front doors
- to enable Royal Mail and other essential deliveries to be made
- by appointment made in advance with Fr Kevin.
These plans and arrangements are subject to developing circumstances and any changes will be announced through the parish newsletter and website.
In the meantime, day-to-day oversight of the works is being handled for the parish by John Wastle.
Contact: John Wastle Tel: 0131 447 3442
Email: wastles@btinternet.com
Reports
St Peter’s – Schedule of Works 2019 (PDF)
St Peter’s Report of Works Jan – June 2019 (PDF)
St Peter’s Report of Works Completed 2018 (PDF)