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Let there be light in inner cities

By: Series: Estates Gazette ; (0150) 15 December 2001, 81(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the problems faced by black majority churches (BMC) in obtaining premises for worship. BMCs require a certain type of building within the local community, but often fight against planning restrictions and opposition from councils who see BMCs as nuisances that are noisy and create parking pollution. Argues that councils should give them the same privileges as othe sections of the community and allow BMCs to buy properties in regeneration areas where they are needed most.

Looks at the problems faced by black majority churches (BMC) in obtaining premises for worship. BMCs require a certain type of building within the local community, but often fight against planning restrictions and opposition from councils who see BMCs as nuisances that are noisy and create parking pollution. Argues that councils should give them the same privileges as othe sections of the community and allow BMCs to buy properties in regeneration areas where they are needed most.