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Councillor S Ashley (Torfaen)
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The Finance Business Partner - Systems with Finance IT Project responsibilities presented a summary of the report. The Committee: § Approved the 2026-27 revenue budget for the crematorium, § Agreed the recommendation of a 2% increase in cremation fees and charges be applied for the financial year 2026-27. § Agreed a distribution of £450,000 for the financial year 2025-26.
The Bereavement Team Manager presented a summary of the report. The committee selected option three within the report, which would allocate the donated Money to the following charities: § Hospice of the Valleys § Newport and Gwent Samaritans § Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
The Cyson Cymru representative explained the new LATCO (Local Authority Trading Company) had replaced Newport Norse. The Cyson Cymru representative presented a summary, outlining ongoing and planned works within the crematorium.
The Funeral Director sought clarification on the transition from Newport Norse to Cyson Cymru.
The Team Manager-Bereavement presented a summary of the report. The Committee noted the contents of the report.
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