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RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee held on 17th December 2024.
RESOLVED; • Consider as a Committee the strategy in reference to the cremations aspects of the strategy, as appended at Appendix 1 to the report Request the Service Director for Democratic Services & Communications, Rhondda Cynon Taff, to provide the feedback of the Joint Committee to the Council to the Director of Public Health, Protection and Community Services for consideration in the future review and ongoing monitoring of the Strategy.
RESOLVED: - • Review the proposed fees and charges levels for the 2025/26 financial year and determine the levels to be applied from 1st April 2025 (or as soon as is practicable thereafter). Subject to 2.1, incorporate the financial implications of agreed fees and charges levels within the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee 2025/26 Budget Setting Report, to be reported to the Joint Committee in March 2025.
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 17th December 2024.
RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee held on 17th December 2024.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED; • Consider as a Committee the strategy in reference to the cremations aspects of the strategy, as appended at Appendix 1 to the report Request the Service Director for Democratic Services & Communications, Rhondda Cynon Taff, to provide the feedback of the Joint Committee to the Council to the Director of Public Health, Protection and Community Services for consideration in the future review and ongoing monitoring of the Strategy.
The Bereavement Services Manager provided Members of the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee with the opportunity to consider and where appropriate respond to the RCT Strategy for Bereavement Services in Rhondda Cynon Taf 2024-2034. Members wished to commend the Bereavement Services for creating the Strategy which sets out the Council’s commitment to maintenance and development of high-quality bereavement services in the County. They expressed interested in the ongoing development of the Strategy. Members raised concerns of additional building works on Graded buildings. The Bereavement Services Manager acknowledged the difficulties coordinating works on Graded structures but assured that no planned works will require amendments to Graded structures. Members commented on the impact advertisements from private sector offering direct cremations. The Bereavement Services Manager responded that ongoing efforts are being made to inform residents about the Council’s services, which could bring efficiencies in reducing carbon footprint and promoting local businesses. Members expressed interest in the adjustment to the scheduling of services, highlighting the additional time of services will better accommodate the level of service residents require. The Bereavement Services Manager added, the new schedule of services will improve utility efficiencies and allow more cremations to take place. Following consideration of the information contained within the report of the Bereavement Services Manager it was further RESOLVED; • Consider as a Committee the strategy in reference to the cremations aspects of the strategy, as appended at Appendix 1 to the report Request the Service Director for Democratic Services & Communications, Rhondda Cynon Taff, to provide the feedback of the Joint Committee to the Council to the Director of Public Health, Protection and Community Services for consideration in the future review and ongoing monitoring of the Strategy.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: - • Review the proposed fees and charges levels for the 2025/26 financial year and determine the levels to be applied from 1st April 2025 (or as soon as is practicable thereafter). Subject to 2.1, incorporate the financial implications of agreed fees and charges levels within the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee 2025/26 Budget Setting Report, to be reported to the Joint Committee in March 2025.
The Service Director, Finance & Improvement Services provided Members with a report to set out proposed fees and charges levels for the 2025/26 financial year for consideration by the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee. Members acknowledged the financial difficulties currently faced by residents and services. Members expressed their gratitude of the services provided at Llwydcoed and emphasised their commitment to invest and maintain these current levels. The Services Director, Finance & Improvement confirmed that the proposed fees & charges were compared with neighbouring local authorities to ensure competitive pricing. Following consideration of the report, it was RESOLVED: - • Review the proposed fees and charges levels for the 2025/26 financial year and determine the levels to be applied from 1st April 2025 (or as soon as is practicable thereafter). Subject to 2.1, incorporate the financial implications of agreed fees and charges levels within the Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee 2025/26 Budget Setting Report, to be reported to the Joint Committee in March 2025.
Members noted that Cllr Gareth Jones was unable to attend due to administrative issues. The Bereavement Services Manager informed Members from henceforth the annual proceeds from recycled metals will be donated to charities selected by the Mayors of both Merthyr Tydfil CBC and Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC.
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