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RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee held on 12th December 2023. Matters Arising. (Minute 16) – Members were pleased with the developments of the “Letters to Heaven” initiative.
RESOLVED: To approve the proposed revisions to the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee fees and charges levels for the 2024/25 financial year and for the proposed revisions to be effective from 1st April 2024 or as soon as is practicable thereafter
RESOLVED: • To note the 2023/24 Budget Monitoring position attached at Appendix 1 to the report; • To approve the Draft Revenue Estimates for 2024/25 attached at Appendix 1 to the report; and To note the Audited Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2023 attached at Appendix 2 to the report.
RESOLVED: To note the report
There were no declarations of interest 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 12th December 2023. Matters Arising. (Minute 16) – Members were pleased with the developments of the “Letters to Heaven” initiative.
RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee held on 12th December 2023. Matters Arising. (Minute 16) – Members were pleased with the developments of the “Letters to Heaven” initiative.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: To approve the proposed revisions to the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee fees and charges levels for the 2024/25 financial year and for the proposed revisions to be effective from 1st April 2024 or as soon as is practicable thereafter
The Bereavement Services Manager provided Members with the proposed revisions to the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee fees and charges levels for the 2024/25 financial year. Members commented on the financial difficulties that Local Authorities are currently facing. Members acknowledged that the proposed revisions to the Llwydcoed Crematorium fees and charges are below those of neighbouring Crematoria. Members agreed that the proposed revisions to the fees and charges would assist in maintaining the high level of service provided at Llwydcoed Crematorium. Members queried whether proposed revisions of fees and charges of other Local Authorities had an impact on the proposed revisions at Llwydcoed. The Bereavement Services Manager responded that neighbouring Authorities share information as part of a benchmarking group, and in previous years other Authorities increased their fees and charges at a lower rate than Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. The Bereavement Services Manager continued and advised that Local Authorities are regarding burials of having a significant impact on the budget for ground maintenance of crematoria. Following consideration of the report, it was RESOLVED: To approve the proposed revisions to the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee fees and charges levels for the 2024/25 financial year and for the proposed revisions to be effective from 1st April 2024 or as soon as is practicable thereafter
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: • To note the 2023/24 Budget Monitoring position attached at Appendix 1 to the report; • To approve the Draft Revenue Estimates for 2024/25 attached at Appendix 1 to the report; and To note the Audited Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2023 attached at Appendix 2 to the report.
The Group Accountant provided Members with an update on the 2023/24 Budget Monitoring position and the Draft Revenue Estimates for 2024/25. Members sought clarity on maintenance of the cremators and the costs associated. The Bereavement Services Manager confirmed that the current cremators are not scheduled for replacement within the near future, and the cremators are subject to a maintenance contract that provides cover for routine upkeep. The Bereavement Services Manager continued and informed Members additional equipment will need to be purchased to accommodate future legislative requirements. Members were updated on the projected overspend, the Bereavement Services Manager advised staff absence was likely to remain and the Council has absorbed the increase in cost of the live streaming function of services to accommodate the current fees and charges. Members queried the difference in the utilities budget for 2023/24 and 2024/25, the Group Accountant elaborated the 2024/25 are a reflection on Procurement’s estimate and will be closely monitored. As a further remark the Bereavement Services Manager explained changes in operational means are being explored that would have a significant reduction in demand on utilities. Following consideration of the report, it was RESOLVED: • To note the 2023/24 Budget Monitoring position attached at Appendix 1 to the report; • To approve the Draft Revenue Estimates for 2024/25 attached at Appendix 1 to the report; and To note the Audited Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2023 attached at Appendix 2 to the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: To note the report
The Bereavement Services Manager provided Members with details relating to the statistics and performance of Llwydcoed Crematorium. Members questioned the impact of the road works The Bereavement Services Manager accepted the ongoing road works are contributing to a shortfall in services due to the fact of journey time to Llwydcoed increasing during this period. Members requested an update on the grounds at Llwydcoed, the Bereavement Services Manager acknowledged the challenge of maintaining grounds during prolonged wet weather and are waiting for adequate conditions to provide planned maintenance. Members asked about the cooperation of the accountable road work construction company. The Bereavement Services Manager confirmed they have been informed and consulted in planning road closures to reduce disruption of services. Following consideration of the report, it was RESOLVED: To note the report
The Bereavement Services Manager provided Members of the public’s positive reaction to the “Letters to Heaven” initiative.
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