Matter for Decision: To consider a project for the refurbishment of public areas at the Crematorium.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Community Development and Health:

 

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

 

Financial

 

i. Approve the commencement of this scheme, which is already included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan (SC524).

 

ii. Note that the total cost of the project is £120,000, funded from R&R

 

iii. Note that there are no ongoing revenue implications arising from the project.

 

Procurement

 

iv. Approve the carrying out and completion of the procurement for the refurbishment of the Chapels and public areas to be carried out under a phased programme by requesting separate quotes. Subject to:

 

The permission from the Executive Councillor being sought before proceeding if the value exceeds the estimated contract by more than 15%.

 

Reason for the Decision:

 

As per the officer report

 

 

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

 

Not Applicable

 

Scrutiny Considerations:

 

The committee received a report from the Head of Specialist Services regarding the redevelopment of areas at the crematorium.

In the absence of questions, the officers who attended from the crematorium were thanked for their attendance

 

The Scrutiny Committee considered and endorsed the recommendations in the report by 6 votes to 0.

 

The Executive Councillor for Community Development and Health approved the recommendations.

 

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)