This report sets out the business case for the development of a crematorium and seeks support for the project.

The subject of the decision:

This report set out the business case for the development of a crematorium and sought support for the project.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the proposals for the development of a crematorium would provide a beneficial service which was not currently available within the District.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the principle of providing a crematorium is approved;

(2)     that £250,000 is included in the capital programme to develop the project;

(3)     authority is delegated to the Chief Executive:

          (i)    to approve (in consultation with the Leader) the final design of the crematorium;

          (ii)   to submit a planning application for approval for the crematorium; and

          (iii)  following receipt of planning approval to tender for the services of a building contractor to construct the crematorium;

(4)     following the receipt of the building contract tenders, a report be submitted to Cabinet at the earliest opportunity setting out the:

          (i)    full costs of and the funding required to deliver the crematorium; and

          (ii)   options for operating the crematorium.