Summary: The survey results show clear support for proceeding with Phase 1 of the Village Hall rebuild and for the proposed Precept increase, the tender process has identified Wilkins Builders as the preferred contractor, and the project is expected to have sufficient funding subject to approval of the Public Works Loan.

Thank you to everyone who has already completed and returned their Precept Survey to the Village Shop. We are still missing several vital pieces of the jigsaw: responses from many households. A gentle reminder that the closing date is 9am on Monday 24 August 2026. Completed forms should be returned to the Village Shop. If your survey has been misplaced, lost or accidentally destroyed, replacement copies are available from the Village Shop. Your household's response is extreme

The Village Hall Re-build Committee has received tender submissions from four contractors and are now working through a detailed like-for-like comparison to ensure consistency and value for money. A further update will be provided on 26th August, in line with the Parish Council’s publication schedule ahead of their public meeting in the Village Hall on 2nd September 2026.

Thank you to all those who have already completed and submitted their 'Precept Survey' forms to the Village Shop. We are still missing several vital pieces of the jigsaw — many household’s response to the Survey. A gentle reminder that the closing date for responses is Monday 24 August 2026 - a week to go!. Completed forms should be returned to the Village Shop. If your survey has been misplaced, lost or accidentally destroyed, replacement copies are available from the Villag

Thank you to everyone who attended the Village Hall Drop-in Q&A session last night. There were some excellent question, and hopefully we were able to allay any concerns and provide further clarity. We found the evening both informative and constructive. Thank you for your support and for taking the time to come along.

If you still have unanswered questions or concerns about the Village Hall Project; drop into the Village Hall this evening at anytime between 7:30pm and 9pm - where there will be a team ready to allay your fears.

Everybody’s opinion is extremely valuable in developing the Village Hall Rebuild Project we would love to hear yours. The closure date for the Precept Survey is 24 August 2026; the completed forms should be returned to the Village Shop or if easier please pop them through my front door: Clark’s Cottage, 61 The Green. If your survey has been misplaced, lost or accidentally destroyed, replacement copies are available from the Village Shop.

If you still have unanswered questions, or concerns, please come to the Q & A Drop-in Session in the Village Hall on Wednesday 12 August 2026 (7:30pm to 9pm).

If you still have unanswered questions or concerns about the Village Hall Project; drop into the Village Hall next Wednesday (12 August) at anytime between 7:30pm and 9pm - where there will be a team ready to allay your fears.

We continue to receive a number of questions and concerns; so, that you are better informed, we will continue to post both questions and answers. This question has worried a number of villagers: Question: Can the amount we pay annually to repay a potential public works loan go up, when the council tax goes up or does it remain at the same level for the next 35 years? Answer: The amount we increase the precept by to repay the loan will remain fixed for 35 years .. it will not

Have You Returned Your Precept Survey? Our records indicate that we have not yet received your completed Precept Survey. Surveys were delivered to households in Christian Malford between 24 and 27 July 2026 and completed forms should be returned to the Village Shop by 24 August 2026. Your household’s views are extremely important. Every completed survey helps demonstrate the value of the Village Hall as a vital community asset and provides essential evidence to support our ap

What would a Public Works Loan, for £400,000 over 35 years, taken out by the Parish Council, to part-fund the rebuild, and repaid through the 'Precept' element of the Council Tax mean to me as a householder? Read on ........

A massive thank you to everyone in the village who has already come forward and so generously donated, or pledged, the magnificent total of £32,000. Your generosity is far more than a financial contribution—it is a powerful vote of confidence in the future of Christian Malford. Every pound donated brings us one step closer to creating a vibrant, modern Village Hall at the heart of our community: a place where friendships will be made, celebrations shared, memories created, an

Precept survey forms have been delivered to all households, with replacements available at the village shop if yours is missing, lost, or damaged. The survey results will play a key role in supporting our case for the funding needed to rebuild our Village Hall. Please return completed forms to the Village Shop by Monday 24 August 2026.

You can use JustGiving to make both one-off donations and also, if desired, set up monthly payments. JustGiving payments can be made anonymously.

We received a number of questions and hence plan to post both questions and answers to better inform all in the Parish. Here are a couple more questions and clarifications: Question: What is Phase 1 of the Village Hall Re-build? Answer: The intent is to run the Re-build project as one contiguous activity. The Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) require that all other monies required to complete any project are available before they make an award. Clearly we have a small amount sti

You can buy a brick with your name on it for a pathway at the rear of the new Village Hall. Leave Your Mark on Christian Malford - a Legacy for Generations! Each brick will cost £100 and will be a granite paver (225mm x 150mm) which can accommodate upto 3 lines of textwith 16 characters per line (spaces count as a character). Brick(s) can be purchased by a bank transfer to: You can make Donations by bank transfer to: Christian Malford Village Hall Sort Code: 20-84-58 Account:

If you are a UK tax payer and are making a donation; don’t forget to complete your ‘Gift Aid’ form as this will allow us to reclaim back your tax from HMRC - an additional £25 for every £100 you donate - that makes a real difference!

Your pledges and donations are important to the Re-build Project - some questions answered: