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 23 June 2022.

The minutes of the meeting held on 23 June 2022 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To provide the Joint Committee with an update on cremation numbers.

The Joint Committee noted the Update on Cremation Numbers.

The number of cremations in 2021/22 reduced from the previous year but it should be noted that the 2020/21 figure was likely to have increased due to the effects of the pandemic.  A more accurate trend on whether the number of cremations is increasing or decreasing will be able to be ascertained over the next year.

To advise the Joint Committee on the performance levels for Bramcote Crematorium for the year-to-date 2022/23.

The Joint Committee received an update on the performance levels for Bramcote Crematorium for the year-to-date 2022/23.

A verbal update will be provided to the Joint Committee.

The Joint Committee received a verbal update on the sale of the land to the rear of the crematorium.

A verbal update will be provided to the Joint Committee.

The Joint Committee received a verbal update on the marketing strategy.

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

The Joint Committee consider the Work Programme.

            RESOLVED the Work Programme is 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.

1)         RESOLVED that option 1, the installation of gas cremators, be approved.

2)         RESOLVE that delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer at Broxtowe Borough Council (the Treasurer), in conjunction with his counterpart at Erewash Borough Council, to determine the strategic approach for capital financing and to incorporate this into the Crematorium’s medium term financial strategy and to refer back to this Committee as part of the budget setting process for 2023/24.