Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee

There is no summary of this meeting yet. One is written once the council publishes the minutes. The agenda and papers are below.

1. 1

   Apologies for Absence

   Minute

   Councillors C Smith and J Symmonds

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   None.

3. 3

   Minutes of the Previous Meeting

   Minute

   Members considered the accuracy and format of the minutes – to access a full recording of the discussion please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd. The Committee approved the accuracy of the minutes subject to the changes highlighted within the discussion.

   Papers: Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. 4

   Budget Proposals and Review of Fees for 2025-26

   Minute

   The Finance Business Partner - Systems with Finance IT Project responsibilities presented a summary of the report. Members considered the report – to access a full recording of the discussion please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd. The Committee agreed a no fee increase for 2025-26, and a reduced fee of £325 for direct cremations, as detailed in the report. The Committee Approved the resulting budget proposals for 2025-26, noting the supporting information within the report.

   Papers: Budget Proposals and Review of Fees for 2025-26
5. 5

   Facilities Management

   Minute

   The Newport Norse Representative presented a summary of ongoing works within the crematorium. Members considered the report – to access a full recording of the discussion please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd.

6. 6

   Funeral Director's Report

   Minute

   The Funeral Director summarised key issues raised by the Funeral Directors association.

7. 7

   Manager's Report

   Minute

   The Team Manager-Bereavement presented a summary of the report. Members considered the report – to access a full recording of the discussion please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd. The Committee accepted the Managers Report.

   Papers: Crematorium Manager Report January 2025, Gwent_Childrens Area, Gwent_Sanctum Area

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• Rhian Howells, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Yvonne Forsey, Committee MemberLabourPresent

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