Issue - meetings

To advise the Joint Committee on the latest financial performance for Bramcote Crematorium for 2025/26.

The Joint Committee noted the latest financial performance for Bramcote Crematorium for 2025/26, as presented by the Interim Deputy Chief Executive.

Members were taken through the revised estimates for 2025/26, which reflect an updated projection of £534,500 rather than £549,850.

The savings were also highlighted, along with an explanation of where these had arisen from.

Questions were raised regarding employee-related expenses, and clarification was sought on part-time vacant posts and whether these were expected to be filled.

The Committee was advised that several part-time members had left in recent months due to retirement and other employment opportunities. It is anticipated that these  positions will be filled on a full-time basis by Autumn 2026, alongside the establishment of  the Your Cremation Funeral Service.

Clarification was also sought on the Repairs and Maintenance budget - General and Cremators, including whether the negotiations had concluded and the outcome of discussions. Members were advised that negotiations were close to completion and were updated on the figures relating to the reduction.