Membership
Chapter were informed of the resignation from Chapter of Jack Cooper and a date was agreed to celebrate together with Jack.
Matters Arising and Review of Action Log
Office spaces were discussed by Chapter with noted concern over the current lack of appropriate space for staff to work in. Chapter discussed the need to approach Church Burgesses for consideration of opportunity to possibly make use of their room in the building. The action log was reviewed in detail with Jason giving updates on each item. The current arrangements for the Senior Management Team were also discussed.
Finance
The Cathedral Treasurer provided Chapter with a brief summary of January Management Accounts for Chapter and Enterprise.
Dean’s Report
Dean Abi gave a verbal summary of her written report and Chapter were able to explore this in detail. Staff inductions were discussed and the need to keep reviewing these, and to include Chapter members in them, was identified.
Canon Missioner Report
Revd Canon Justin Dodd summarised for Chapter his plans to have a Curate join the team and also a self-supporting Ordinand. Chapter were also updated about the ongoing work with the diocese on a Triennium Funding bid and the work being done around Young Adults and the Evening Eucharist.
Clergy Housing
Discussion took place about offers being made on the clergy housing for sale.
Safeguarding Report
Dean Abi talked through her written report and updated Chapter that she has taken over the role of Chapter Safeguarding Lead. It was also confirmed that Angela Rees is now the Congregation Safeguarding Advocate.
The next meeting scheduled for Monday 15th April 2024