Agenda and minutes

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interest in any item on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.  

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 17 October 2019.

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 october 2019 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To provide members with a report on the Christmas Service of Remembrance held on Sunday 1st December 2019.  This is part of providing professional, compassionate and sensitive bereavement services.

The Joint Committee received an update on the Christmas Service of Remembrance held on Sunday 1 December 2019. It was noted that 164 people attend the service and postive feedback was received.

To provide the Joint Committee with the latest update on cremation numbers and minor improvements.

The Joint Committee were updated on the cremation numbers and minor improvements undertaken at the crematorium. It was noted that there had been a minor decrease in cremation numbers due to additional crematoriums opening within the area.

To seek approval of the proposed revenue budget for the financial year 2020/21,together with the revised estimate for the current 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 considered the Revenue Estimates 2019/20 and 2020/21. It was noted that due to competing crematoriums within the area there had been a decline in surplus funding. It was proposed that the crematorium invest in a marketing strategy to increase the level of business. The Joint Committee requested that a further report on the marketing strategy be brought to a future meeting.

RESOLVED that:

   1.   The revised estimate for 2019/20 and the base estimate for 2020/21 as submitted at appendix 2 be approved.

   2.   An amount of £7,800 be provided to cover inflation during 2020/21.

   3.   An amount of £115,000 be provided to cover revenue developments during 2020/21 as outlined in appendix 3 of the report.

   4.   The fees and charges as detailed in appendix 4 be implemented.

   5.   An amount of £300,000 be distributed to each of the constituent authorities in 2020/21.

To seek approval of a medium term financial strategy for the Bramcote Crematorium through to 2022/23 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 considered the Medium Term Financial Strategy for Bramcote Crematorium for the 2022/23 period.

RESOLVED that the medium term financial strategy for Bramcote Crematorium be approved.

To advise the Joint Committee on the performance levels for the crematorium so far in 2019/20.

The Joint Committee noted the performance levels for the crematorium in 2019/20.

The dates of the next meetings are as follows:

19 March 2020               -           Bramcote Crematorium

25 June 2020                 -           Bramcote Crematorium (Annual Meeting)

RESOLVED that the meeting of the Joint Committee be held in 2019/20 as follows:

(Annual Meeting)     25 June 2020                        Bramcote Crematorium

The Committee is asked to RESOLVE that, under Section 100A of the Local Government Act, 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

RESOLVED that, under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

RESOLVED to delcare the land surplus to the Crematorium’s requirements and RECOMMENDED to the executives of both constituent authorities that delegated authority be given to Broxtowe’s Deputy Chief Executive and s.151 officer, in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of this Committee and Erewash’s s.151 officer, the initial negotiations with the prospective land purchaser, subject to appropriate buffering arrangements between the Crematorium and the proposes housing developments.