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Having checked the List B schedules (can be found on Chuch of England website) I can confirm that addition of Peal boards is List B see
B2. Bells etc.

(8) The introduction of peal boards in a location not normally visible to the public

There are no conditions specified - but the general rules at start of the section on Historic fabric and Churches that are Listed Buildings will also apply .You will of course need agreement from the Vicar and Churchwarden(s) and the PCC may need to agree and minute the request as the Archdeacon may ask for a copy of that before agreeing.

I would suggest you contact the local DAC (Diocesan Advisory Council ) or the Bulidings contact at the local Diocese - details are usually on the Diocesan website, they are usually helpful - or ask your Churchwarden and or Vicar.

If it is a listed building then you would probably have to hang on non- ferrous fixings (or stainless steel) and only make fixings into mortar joints .

So looks like ringing chamber or possibly base of tower is best location for non general access to the public. or else a full faculty may be needed.......

I agree list B and faculty applications are mostly done online depending on your diocese.
I have access to the system and will look up the guidance for peal boards . Generally there is a list of documents needed and specific requirements. Mainly to ensure Method of attachment doesn’t damage the building etc and perhaps the wording is appropriate ?

I am a bellringer and also an administrator at my local church Which is using the Iknow church (IKC) system to communicate (mainly by email or could be SMS) with its church members and a wider community.

I invited all our ringers to join a Team in the Iknow church system and most have.

The team leader ( such as a tower captain) can then set up when events such as ringing for services practices weddings etc are happening and create rotas if wanted. The IKC system will then send out email reminders prior to such rostered events .
The people on rotas can log in to add when they are not available and the Team leader(rota organiser) is notified if they try to put that person to ring on a date they know they won’t be there, or if things change later.

It is maybe a bit more than is needed for regular Sunday ringing and practices but for weddings could work well as the vicar could use it to tell the Tower captain (Team leader) of an upcoming wedding from within the IKC system which the Vicar can use to organise all things related to the wedding .

IKC is a powerful tool and can help organise lots of church related activities it only really needs a persons name and email address as a minimum and possibly a telephone number. The individual has the opportunity to add more information or not as they wish . It also enables compliance with data protection aspects and GDPR, As individuals details such as email address can only be seen by those authorised such as the vicar, church offficets etc and the Team leader for a particular team (Eg bellringers). If someone does not wish to be involved they can opt out at any time if they do so they would not get any emails or messages in future.

If a local church does use it It could be useful for the ringers but needs some time to set up by an administrator initially and careful explanation to any one who is not comfortable with IT .

We are still in the early stages of using it more widely so it is a work in progress for us.