Issue - meetings

Members considered a proposal for business activity in the 2021/2022 financial year for Commercial Waste and Lea Fields Crematorium.

The Assistant Director for Operational and Commercial Services introduced the report, and highlighted the following points related to the Crematorium:

·         The aim was to have the same look and feel to all business plans;

·         The Crematorium had had a positive start, and had come to the aid of Boston Crematorium when it was needed;

·         There was a landscaping plan in place for the Crematorium;

·         Much business intelligence had been gained with a range of services available.  However, with their being no full understanding of the post-Covid world there may be a period of uncertainty.

Members then asked questions related to the Crematorium; further information was provided:

·         Everybody who visited the site was impressed by the peace and views.  The main challenge has been the amount of people currently able to attend funerals;

·         There were three staff at the Crematorium, but some of the newer staff had gained professional qualifications;

·         It was felt that Crematoria who offered direct cremations only were not equal competitors;

·         Committee placed on record their congratulations to the Crematorium team for winning their award;

·         Issues with original landscaping had been put right by contractors.

Committee then moved onto the business Plan for Commercial Waste, and it was outlined to them by the Assistant Director for Operational and Commercial Services.   Staff were thanked for their flexibility during the times of Covid.

The recommendation was then moved, seconded, and it was RESOLVED to:

(1)  Approve the 2021/2022 Commercial Waste Business Plan;

(2)  Approve the 2021/2022 Lea Fields Crematorium Business Plan.