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The Future of Bristol’s Cemetery and Crematorium provision

Meeting: 03/03/2020 - Cabinet (Item 14.)

14. The Future of Bristol’s Cemetery and Crematorium Provision pdf icon PDF 197 KB

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Decision:

Cabinet:

1.      Approved a £1.7m Capital expenditure for Cemeteries and Crematoria, consisting of £1.4m for extension of burial provision and associated quality improvements at South Bristol Cemetery and £0.3m for undertaking feasibility and options appraisal work to inform a Business Case for future North Bristol and cemetery provision;

2.      Delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Governance and Procurement and the Director of Finance:

a)      to agree the Final option to be implemented at the South Bristol Cemetery once the concept stage proposals have been completed and accessed.

b)      to take programme and financial decisions within the budget envelope and scheme of delegation as the project develops.

3.      Notes that a further report will be brought back to Cabinet following completion of feasibility and Business Case Work on North Bristol Cemetery and Crematorium provision; and with details of opportunities for further investment at South Bristol Cemetery to improve the quality and provision of bereavement services offered.