Issue - meetings

The Committee heard from the Commercial, Cultural and Leisure Development Manager who presented a report which reviewed the Crematorium Business plan and updated the performance and financial position for 2024/25.

It was explained that at the Corporate, Policy and Resources Committee meeting on 17 October 2024 it was agreed that an update on the performance and financial position of the Lea Fields Crematorium business plan would be presented after six months. The report had been developed alongside the Finance Business Partner and the Crematorium Manager, as well as having been presented to the Commercial Board.

In response to a question regarding market share, it was explained that national data was examined and used to manage expectations for the use of Lea Fields. It was also recognised that there would be continue to be a period of families choosing to use other locations as there would be exiting links with those sites.

Members welcomed the update and positive details within the report, and with no requirement for a vote, the report was DULY NOTED.