Issue - meetings

Report of the Parks Operations Manager

The Assistant Director of Environmental Services presented a report which had been circulated prior to the meeting, to present the findings of a review undertaken by Environmental Services to assess the business case, feasibility, and operational implications of introducing Saturday ashes internments, following the motion presented to Council in January 2024.

The report outlines the costs of providing the service on two Saturdays per month on a trial basis, as set out in the motion. Along with the costs and options if this service was to be implemented going forward, current position, identifies key considerations, and sets out a range of options for Cabinet to consider.

Councillor McCrossen proposed an amendment which was seconded by Councillor Fox, to keep the position under review and undertake consultation and engagement with residents on the provision of an ash’s internment service on a Saturday in future.

RESOLVED:

THAT:

1. Cabinet considered the information within the report.
2. Cabinet rejected the proposal due to additional budget that would be required, and the risk of reputational damage to the Council.
3. Cabinet keeps the position under review and undertakes consultation and engagement with residents on the provision of an ash’s internment service on a Saturday in future.