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THE RESULTS. OVERVIEW 131 Replies 60% Response Rate. Q1 It is Bishop’s Council’s policy to aspire to provide or upgrade parsonages to Green Guide specification for all priests. Are you aware of what constitutes a “Green Guide” parsonage?. Replies: 129/129.
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OVERVIEW 131 Replies 60% Response Rate
Q1 It is Bishop’s Council’s policy to aspire to provide or upgrade parsonages to Green Guide specification for all priests. Are you aware of what constitutes a “Green Guide”parsonage? Replies: 129/129
If Yes, do you think your parsonage meets the Green Guide? Replies: 58/129
Q2 Used as a family home and a workplace, do you think the size of your parsonage is? Replies: 129/129
If too large, is this because of: Replies: 19/129
If too small, is this because of: Replies: 34/129
The “other” reasons are: Replies: 15/34
Q3 How do you view our traditional rectories and vicarages? Replies: 129/129
Q4 Do you think the Diocese should contribute towards heating costs etc for those living in traditional properties at the expense of improvements for others i.e. it’s that important to retain some/all traditional parsonages despite running costs? Replies: 128/129
Q5 Green Issues are considered important by the Diocese. Is budgeting for “Environmentally friendly technology” in new build parsonages as important to you as in other areas of parsonage care? Replies: 129/129
Q6Do you think your current parsonage could portray a negative image to people within the parish? Replies: 129/129
If Yes, is that because the house : Replies: 39/129
The “other” reasons are: Replies: 6/39
Q7In principle, do you think it would be a good idea for the Diocese to sell its current housing stock, using the income generated to provide you a with housing allowance instead? Replies: 129/129
a)If Yes, at what acceptable level (approximately) would the housing level need to be set? Replies: 15/129
b) Should you be able to choose: Replies: 11/15 6/15
Q8 Saying “No” to a priest’s improvement request is determined more by budget than objective criteria: True or False? Replies: 125/129
Q9 Does the Diocese provide a priest with enough information as to what you can/cannot have when moving into a new parsonage? Replies: 126/129
Q10In the event of an emergency repair (e.g. leak, no electric supply etc) being necessary outside office hours, would you prefer to: Replies: 129/129
Q11 Do Diocesan Surveyors visit you enough? Replies: 129/129
If No, would you like them to visit more frequently for: Replies: 45/129
The “other” reasons are: Replies: 5/5
Q12Do you think it would be beneficial for the Diocese to have its own in-house labour force to carry out maintenance work? Replies: 128/129
If Yes, where would you expect improvements? Replies: 49/129
The “other” reasons are: Replies: 3/49
If No, would you: Purple bars represent reply percentages out of 129 Replies: 47/129
Q13 Would you like to carry out your own minor repairs (set to a limit approved by the Diocese)? Replies: 127/129
If Yes, what do you think the limit should be set at? Replies: 64/127
Q14 Contractors would have to be suitably qualified and have sufficient public liability insurance. Would you accept being personally responsible for ensuring this? Replies: 125/129
Q15 How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the Surveyor’s Department (Purple bars represent totals between Strongly agree/Agree & Strongly disagree/Disagree)
Q15.1 The Department’s staff are approachable and friendly Replies: 129/129
Q15.2 Staff are willing and helpful Replies: 128/129
Q15.3They are easy to contact Replies: 128/129
Q15.4Emergency repairs are dealt with quickly Replies: 128/129
Q15.5Remedial repairs are addressed within a reasonable time Replies: 127/129
Q15.6 Provide a comprehensive service Replies: 127/129
Q15.7The work is carried out with Christian ethics (Ambiguous results - contractors referred to in some replies) Replies: 127/129
Q15.8Parsonages are given financial priority over other works Replies: 127/129
Q15.9The Surveyor’s team is professional and competent Replies: 127/129
Q15.10They listen and appreciate your concerns Replies: 123/129
THANK YOU to all the clergy who took the time to complete this survey