Hearing on controversial Kerrier plans: Church Commissioners to visit Cornwall
Responding to a high level of local objection, the Church Commissioners will hold a hearing on the Diocese of Truro's controversial plan to create a giant new benefice in Kerrier, west Cornwall. Sir Robert Buckland, former Solicitor General for England and Wales and current Church of England third Estate Commissioner, will oversee proceedings Click here to read an article in this week's Falmouth Packet. A total of 167 people opposed the plan in a consultation: just 22 were in support, including the two stipendiary clergy proposed in the reorganisation. The Bishop of Truro, the Rt Rev David Williams, continues to support the plan, however. Kerrier deanery covers the entire Lizard peninsular as well as Porthleven and other churches west of Helston. Hearing details -Wednesday 13 May 2026 10.30am - 1.00pm. National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth TR11 3Q. Click here to read the original plan for Kerrier Deanery. This plan was drawn up in late 2021 under controversia...