Purpose

To update Cabinet on outcomes of commitment to
meet with representatives of the bereavement industry and faith
sector to discuss the feasibility of working in partnership to
deliver cremator provision at Poole Crematorium and seek approval
on proposed next stage options.

Content

RESOLVED that Cabinet:
-

(a)          
noted the feedback from the completed Early Market Engagement
exercise;

(b)          
approved the procurement of a concession to operate from Poole
Crematorium, Gravel Hill, Poole;

(c)          
delegates authority to the Director of Environment, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, to finalise
the concession specification and undertake the procurement process;
and

(d)          
agreed to receive a future further report on evaluated bids, and
if appropriate approve the award of contract.
Voting:
Unanimous
Portfolio Holder:
Communities and Partnerships
Reason
To allow officers
to take forward a market offer to inform Council decision making as
to the future of the Poole Crematorium site, in light of ongoing
public, business and political interest in resecuring the
cremator(s) facility.