Issue - meetings

To approve capital schemes proposed within Environmental Services

Councillor Patrick Anketell-Jones in an ad hoc statement said he felt that the new facility should be located in the lower chapel, where most people would use it.  He also encouraged the Cabinet member to consider providing funerals on Saturdays.

Councillor David Dixon moved the proposals.  He thanked Councillor Anketell-Jones for his contribution and agreed to consider the points he had made.  The location would be subject to consultation.  He reminded Cabinet that previous improvements to the cemetery facilities had received very positive feedback.

Councillor Dine Romero seconded the proposal.  She felt that both the upper and lower chapels could make a good business case for housing the new facilities.  She asked for an assurance that local businesses would be given opportunities to get involved.

Councillor Paul Crossley observed that the number 12 bus provided a very important service for visitors to the cemetery.  He agreed that in siting the new facilities, both chapels should be considered.

Councillor David Dixon summed up by saying that local businesses would be involved, in line with the council’s local procurement policy.  He also pointed out that at present, the number 12 bus stopped across the road from the cemetery and that was being considered.

On a motion from Councillor David Dixon, seconded by Councillor Dine Romero, it was

RESOLVED (unanimously)

(1) To APPROVE the release of the £100K capital allocated to Haycombe Cemetery and Crematorium to improve the experience for visitors and give the potential to provide flowers and refreshments on site.