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RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee held on 14th October 2022.
RESOLVED; To note the Statistics and Performance figures contained within the report relating to the operation of the Crematorium since the last meeting.
RESOLVED; • To approve the continuation of the redistribution of annual surpluses generated by the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee, as set out in Sections 4 and 5 of this report; and • Subject to 1, authorise the Director of Finance and Digital Services to continue to make the necessary financial arrangements for the redistribution.
RESOLVED; • Members note the report. And; • Members note and approve the Period 8 Budget Monitoring Update 2022/23 (Appendix 1).
Apologies for absences were received from County Borough Councillor J. Elliott.
There were no declarations of interests in matters pertaining to the agenda
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee held on 14th October 2022.
RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee held on 14th October 2022.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED; To note the Statistics and Performance figures contained within the report relating to the operation of the Crematorium since the last meeting.
The Bereavement Services Manager provided Members with Statistics and Performance figures relating to the operation of the Crematorium since the last meeting. Members questioned whether construction on the Heads of the Valleys Road is having an impact on the Crematorium’s Statistics and Performance figures. In addition, the Bereavement Services Manager reported to Members on the completion of refurbishment works at Llwydcoed Crematorium. Members were pleased to hear that the improved works has been well received. Following consideration of the information contained within the report of the Bereavement Services Manager it was RESOLVED; To note the Statistics and Performance figures contained within the report relating to the operation of the Crematorium since the last meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED; • To approve the continuation of the redistribution of annual surpluses generated by the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee, as set out in Sections 4 and 5 of this report; and • Subject to 1, authorise the Director of Finance and Digital Services to continue to make the necessary financial arrangements for the redistribution.
The Service Director, Finance and Improvement Services provided Members with key information relating to the review of the arrangement in place for the redistribution of annual surpluses held by the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee, in line with its decision on 10th December 2019 for the approach to be reviewed on a three-yearly basis. Members reflected on the current arrangement, given the expected lifespan of the cremators the current arrangement would generate sufficient reserves for their replacement; and the redistribution of annual surpluses would be welcomed by both authorities considering the financial challenges currently facing. Following consideration of the report, it was RESOLVED; • To approve the continuation of the redistribution of annual surpluses generated by the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee, as set out in Sections 4 and 5 of this report; and • Subject to 1, authorise the Director of Finance and Digital Services to continue to make the necessary financial arrangements for the redistribution.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED; • Members note the report. And; • Members note and approve the Period 8 Budget Monitoring Update 2022/23 (Appendix 1).
The Service Director, Finance and Improvement Services provided Members with the Period 8 Budget Monitoring Update 2022/23. Members commented, all services are facing recruitment pressures at the present time, the current climate on the Statistics and Performance figures are below expected; but are confident that this Committee’s investment will have an influence. Following consideration of the report, it was RESOLVED; • Members note the report. And; • Members note and approve the Period 8 Budget Monitoring Update 2022/23 (Appendix 1).
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