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 22 October 2020.

The minutes of the meeting held on 22 October 2020 were confirmed a correct record.

To provide the Joint Committee with the latest update on cremation numbers and other aspects of Bramcote Crematorium.

The Joint Committee were provided with the latest update on the cremation numbers and other aspects of Bramcote Crematorium.

It was noted that there had been an increase for the service during the COVID-19 pandemic during March, April and May. It was noted that cremation numbers had since returned to normal.

To seek approval of the proposed revenue budget for the financial year 2021/22, 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 2020/21 and 2021/22.

RESOLVED that:

   1.   The revised estimate for 2020/21 and the base estimate for 2021/22 as submitted at appendix 2 be approved.

   2.   An amount of £8,800 be provided to cover inflation during 2020/21.

   3.   An amount of £45,000 be provided to cover capital developments during 2021/22 as outlined in appendix 3 of the report.

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

   5.   An amount of £400,000 be distributed to each of the constituent authorities in 2021/22.

To seek approval of a medium term financial strategy for the Bramcote Crematorium through to 2024/25 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 2024/25 period.

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

To provide members of the Joint Committee with a report on the Virtual Christmas Service of Remembrance 2020.  This is part of providing professional, compassionate and sensitive bereavement services.

The Joint Committee noted the Virtual Christmas Service of Remembrance 2020.

The cost of providing the Virtual Service of Remembrance 2020 was approximately £1300. This was higher than the previous year.  The increased spend was incurred on items such as hiring the services of commercial video recording company and a professional singer. The cost was contained within existing budgets.

18 March 2021 - Bramcote Crematorium

17 June 2021 - Bramcote Crematorium (Annual Meeting)

The Joint Committee is asked RESOLVE that the proposed schedule of meetings is approved.

The Joint Committee noted the proposed dates of the Bramcote Bereavement Joint Services Committee.

These were:

18 March 2021 - Bramcote Crematorium

17 June 2021 - Bramcote Crematorium (Annual Meeting)

RESOLVED that the proposed schedule of meetings is approved.