Restoration of St Andrew’s church bells in Compton Dundon

Early day motion 1426, tabled 10 June 2025 by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 5 members.

That this House notes the successful restoration of the historic church bells at St Andrew’s Church in Compton Dundon, originally silenced in 1935 after their mechanism fell into disrepair; recognises the cultural and historic significance of the oldest bell dating from 1630, and their role in marking community life across centuries; understands that the bells were hung dead, in a fixed position facing down for nearly 90 years, only capable of being struck by hammer until a six-year local campaign raised £160,000 to restore them; commends the efforts of villagers who secured funding through grants and sponsored events; further notes the reintroduction of five original bells alongside others sourced from former churches in Lancashire and Sussex, with a seventh adapted as a clock chime; and celebrates this as a remarkable act of local heritage restoration.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 1.