Agenda and draft 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 20 June 2024.

The minutes of the meeting held on 20 June 2024 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To advise the Joint Committee on the latest financial/budget performance levels for Bramcote Crematorium for 2024/25.

The Joint Committee noted the latest financial/budget performance levels for Bramcote Crematorium for 2024/25.

To provide the Joint Committee with an update on performance and marketing.

The Marketing and Performance Strategy report was noted.

It was noted that the proposed new variations in the number and type of cremations completed would have a direct impact on the Crematorium’s income budget and overall financial performance. Members were informed of a potential increase of 100 cremations at the full service fee would generate an additional £92,500 in revenue.

To provide the Joint Committee with an update on the progress with regards the replacement cremators project.

The Joint Committee were provided with an update on the progress with regards the replacement cremators project.

It was noted that the project was currently 21 days behind schedule.

Facultative Technologies (FT) reported during project meetings that they planned to install the first cremator November 2024. Due to manufacturing constraints within FT’s business further delays have resulted. The revised Installation date would now commence 1 January 2025.

To consider items for inclusion in the Work Programme for future meetings.

The Joint Committee discussed the Work Programme.

RESOLVED that the Work Programme be approved.

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 1, 2, and 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 it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

The Joint Committee noted the report.

The Joint Committee noted the report.