Petition
Stop the Sale of Trinity Methodist Church, Sarum Hill – a Historic Community Hub
Rejected
20 signatures
What the petition asks
Pause the sale of Trinity Methodist Church, Sarum Hill, and work with local authorities, heritage bodies, and the Methodist Church to preserve the building as a place of Christian worship and community service in the centre of Basingstoke.
Trinity Methodist Church on Sarum Hill has served Basingstoke for over 50 years as a place of Christian worship, community support, and children’s and youth activities.
The proposed sale would remove the last Methodist presence from central Basingstoke and permanently end its use as a community space. We call for urgent action to protect this historic site so it can continue serving as a centre for worship, community engagement, and support for children and families.
The proposed sale would remove the last Methodist presence from central Basingstoke and permanently end its use as a community space. We call for urgent action to protect this historic site so it can continue serving as a centre for worship, community engagement, and support for children and families.
Why it was rejected
It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 17 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.