Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision:

The Cemetery facilities are to be refurbished as detailed in the Officer’s report. The refurbishment project is necessary because the area currently used for an office at Newmarket Road Cemetery will need to revert back to being residential accommodation within the Cemetery Lodge. 

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Community Development and Health

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

 

       I.      Approve the carrying out and completion of the procurement of this project (which is included in the Council’s Capital Plan) as outlined at 1.3 of the Officer’s report.

    II.      If the tender sum exceeds the estimated contract value of £120,000 by more than 15% the permission of the Executive Councillor and Director of Resources will be sought prior to proceeding.

Reason for the Decision:

The project aims to make effective and efficient use of Council buildings, to improve facilities for those attending funeral services that are using the Chapel, and to improve welfare facilities for staff and visitors to the Cemetery.

 

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee received a report from the Head of Specialist Services regarding the refurbishment of Newmarket Cemetery.

 

The Scrutiny Committee considered and endorsed the recommendations in the report by 9 votes to 0 (unanimously).

 

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

 

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

N/A