"Some Bristol churchgoers have expressed concern at the idea of repairing the roof, which is likely to cost about 500,000, when the fabric of other churches with active congregations needs improving. But on Thursday, the diocese said it was legally required to fix the roof to protect public safety. Work would begin in the next few weeks and take about six months."
"It also said that the first stage of a consultation exploring the future of All Saints had finished and several potential uses for it had been identified. The diocese said: These proposals will be explored and developed further in the second phase of the consultation. The first stage of the consultation engaged with members of Bristol's African-Caribbean heritage communities, as well as other stakeholders whose work and/or knowledge was deemed relevant to the issue."
All Saints, an unused city-centre church in Bristol believed to hold Edward Colston's remains, will have its roof repaired to protect public safety. The repairs are likely to cost about 500,000, will begin in the next few weeks and take about six months. A first-stage consultation finished, identifying several potential future uses and engaging Bristol's African-Caribbean heritage communities and other relevant stakeholders. Proposals from that stage will be explored further in a second phase. Some churchgoers expressed concern about prioritising work on All Saints while other active congregations need fabric improvements. Possible outcomes include deconsecration, community reuse and removal of Colston's remains.
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