Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

That the proposed fees and charges for cemeteries in 2018/19, as attached at Appendix A to the officer’s report, be approved and adopted.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION

1.   There has been a decline in burial numbers in recent years which has coincided with above average fee increases.  It is expected that by applying an average increase, burial numbers will be consolidated.

2.   To generate income to contribute to the costs of providing and maintaining a burial service.

The Assistant Director – Commercial Services submitted a report recommending for approval the proposed fees and charges for the Council’s cemeteries to take effect from 1 April, 2018.

The proposed fees and charges for 2018/19, as attached at Appendix A to the officer’s report, would ensure that the service continued to recover its costs whilst remaining competitive and affordable.

*RESOLVED –

That the proposed fees and charges for cemeteries in 2018/19, as attached at Appendix A to the officer’s report, be approved and adopted.

REASONS FOR DECISION

1.   There has been a decline in burial numbers in recent years which has coincided with above average fee increases.  It is expected that by applying an average increase, burial numbers will be consolidated.

2.   To generate income to contribute to the costs of providing and maintaining a burial service