Decision details

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet recommend to Council that the revised Cemeteries Regulations, be approved in order to fulfil the obligations of the New Forest District Council with regard to the 1977 Cemeteries order.

REASONS FOR DECISION:

As set out in the report.

KEY DECISION:

Report to Cabinet and Full Council.

PORTFOLIO:

People and Places.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED/REJECTED:

As set out in the report.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST(S):

None.

DISCUSSION:

The Portfolio Holder introduced the report and placed on record his thanks to the Task and Finish Group for their work on the subject.

The Leader of the Council highlighted the importance of the document in informing and providing guidance to all who had an active interest within the Council’s cemeteries in what would be very challenging times in their lives.

Executive Management Team / Portfolio Holders, Community, Partnerships and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Panel