Purpose

To seek approval for minor changes to Cemetery
Rules and Regulations approved by Cabinet in July 2022.

Content

RESOLVED that Cabinet
reviewed and approved the following updated sections of the
Cemetery Rules and Regulations:-
(a)         
Regulation 3, Section 3.9 – changes to payment
terms from 30 days to 7 days from date of invoice;
(b)         
Regulation 3, Section 3.9 – notification that
cash or cheque payments will not be accepted;
(c)         
Regulation 3, Section 3.14 – Reclaimed graves,
where available, are offered for purchase in our Cemeteries and are
subject to the conditions of Regulation 3.13;
(d)         
Reglation 7, Section 7.8 – Control of Dogs,
previous reference to an Open Spaces Protection Order, removed;
(e)         
Final paragraph, reference to Her Majesty’s
Secretary of State changes to His Majesty’s Secretary of
State; and
(f)         
New addition of Regulation 5 relating to
exhumation.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Connected Communities
Reason
To provide correct
and updated guidance to users of our cemeteries that align with
legislative requirements and corporate financial regulations.