Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet reviewed and approved the following updated sections of the Cemetery Rules and Regulations:-

(a)          Regulation 3, Section 3.9 – changes to payment terms from 30 days to 7 days from date of invoice;

(b)          Regulation 3, Section 3.9 – notification that cash or cheque payments will not be accepted;

(c)          Regulation 3, Section 3.14 – Reclaimed graves, where available, are offered for purchase in our Cemeteries and are subject to the conditions of Regulation 3.13;

(d)          Reglation 7, Section 7.8 – Control of Dogs, previous reference to an Open Spaces Protection Order, removed;

(e)          Final paragraph, reference to Her Majesty’s Secretary of State changes to His Majesty’s Secretary of State; and

(f)          New addition of Regulation 5 relating to exhumation.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Connected Communities

Reason

To provide correct and updated guidance to users of our cemeteries that align with legislative requirements and corporate financial regulations.