# Southwell Minster warns it could run out of money in 2027

- By: Pulpit News Newsroom
- 2026-11-02T13:00:43.000Z
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The dean of the listed Anglican cathedral in England cites a repairs backlog of more than £20 million and cash problems next year. The dean of Southwell Minster, Stephen Evans, warned in late October 2026 that the cathedral could run out of money in 2027, according to The Living Church, which cites The Times. The cathedral has a repairs backlog of more than £20 million, according to the dean, and its Chapter does not have that sum. On 22 October 2026, MP Robert Jenrick raised the matter in the House of Commons, and the Leader of the House said he would take it up with the Second Church Estates Commissioner.

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