Issue - meetings

To seek approval of the proposed budgets for 2025/26, together with the revised estimates for the current financial year, in accordance with the service objective of providing efficient arrangements for funeral directors and clergy which meet the need of their service users at a reasonable cost.

The Joint Committee noted the proposed budgets for 2025/26, together with the revised estimates for the current financial year, in accordance with the service objective of providing efficient arrangements for funeral directors and clergy which meet the need of their service users at a reasonable cost.

The Joint Committee noted the estimated levels of revenue account balances at the respective financial year-ends, and the proposed distribution of a total of £800,000 in 2024/25 and £900,000 in 2025/26, split equally between Broxtowe and Erewash Borough Councils.

RESOLVED that:

1.     The revised estimate for 2024/25 and the base budget for 2025/26, as outlined, be approved.

2.     The fees and charges, as detailed, be approved and implemented.

3.     A total amount of £800,000 be distributed to the constituent authorities in 2024/25 and an increased total amount of £900,000 be distributed to the constituent authorities in 2025/26.