Decision details

To update Cabinet on the planned expansion of South Bristol Cemetery.

To seek approval for  the capital funding strategy and allocation of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding for the expansion and improvements works at South Bristol Cemetery.

That Cabinet:

1.      Noted the progress which has been made on the future provision of the City’s cemetery and cremation service as outlined in this report.

2.      Approved the use of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy in relation to Phase 1 of South Bristol Cemetery Expansion.

3.      Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member Public Health and Communities to take all steps required to spend the Strategic CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) allocation and procure and award the contracts for the Phase 1 works to deliver the South Bristol Cemetery Expansion project.

4.      Noted that a further report will be brought back in accordance with the decision pathway in relation to the Phase 2 development for Bristol Cemetery Expansion Works.