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RESOLVED: 1. To note the information provided on statistics and data on Llwydcoed Crematorium; and, 2. To note the information provided in respect of ongoing works at Llwydcoed Crematorium.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the report; 2. To note the 2024/25 Budget Monitoring; and, 3. To approve the draft Revenue Estimates for 2025/26
In accordance with the Council’s code of Conduct, there were no declarations of inteest pertaining to the agenda.
The minutes of the previous meeting held on the 28th January 2025 were approved as an accurate record of the meeting. A Member also sought clarification on the recycled metals fund and it was explained that this year the funds will be going to Merthyr Tydfil Council respectively. Members queried this point and sought further clarification. Members were advised that further information on this will be sent out to Members following today’s meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: 1. To note the information provided on statistics and data on Llwydcoed Crematorium; and, 2. To note the information provided in respect of ongoing works at Llwydcoed Crematorium.
Members were presented with the report of the Bereavement Services Manager and advised that the purpose of the report is to advise the Joint Committee on the performance at Llwydcoed Crematorium and provide statistical information. Discussion ensued and a Member praised the ongoing work in the Crematorium and commented how the up keep of the area was excellent and how well kept it was. The Member praised staff for their hard work. Another Member queried whether the Committee could look at the drop in footfall The Member was advised that this was discussed in the last meeting which unfortunately due to administrative reasons he could not attend. The Member was advised that an Officer will be able to update him outside of the meeting and that fees and charges are looking to be implemented to come in line with external companies. Following discussion, Members RESOLVED: 1. To note the information provided on statistics and data on Llwydcoed Crematorium; and, 2. To note the information provided in respect of ongoing works at Llwydcoed Crematorium.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: 1. To note the report; 2. To note the 2024/25 Budget Monitoring; and, 3. To approve the draft Revenue Estimates for 2025/26
Members were provided with the Budget Monitoring Report For 2024/25 and Draft Revenue Estimates For 2025/26. Discussions ensued and a Member commented that the completion of the Heads of the Valley Road will help the figures and help people go back to Llwydcoed and also emphasised the importance of keeping the Crematorium to a high standard. Another Member also asked if the Committee could be updated as to what we are looking to save in the future in terms of Cremators Members were advised that prices are increasing so that we are probably looking in the region of £1M to £2M and that matters will need to be reviewed as we go forward so that we can continue to monitor the Reserve. Following discussion, Members RESOLVED: 1. To note the report; 2. To note the 2024/25 Budget Monitoring; and, 3. To approve the draft Revenue Estimates for 2025/26
There was no urgent business to discuss.
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