Decision details

RESOLVED THAT

1.    the ongoing technical issues which the Director of Environment and the bereavement services team are managing in relation to the existing cremator plant be noted;

2.    the decision taken by the Crematorium Business Continuity Management Group (CBCMG) to temporarily stop taking new bookings for cremation services be endorsed.

3.    the phased shutdown of the cremation operation at the Bouncers Lane site be approved, noting that it may be necessary to arrange for cremations at alternative locations, should there be any further technical failure of the plant;

4.    the development of an alternative interim service offer and related charges be approved, subject to consultation with funeral directors, which will be made available until the new crematorium becomes operational in Spring 2019;

5.    authority be delegated to the Director of Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Clean and Green Environment, to finalise details of the revised service offer and take any other actions necessary to optimise service delivery arrangements and any associated contractual changes.

6.    the projected financial impact arising from these recommendations, as set out under the ‘Financial implications’ section below be noted.