Decision

The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows:

For the Motion: Councillors Tessa Hodgson, Michelle Bateman, Alistair Cameron, Jon Harvey, Paul Miller, Rhys Sinnett, Aaron Carey, Marc Tierney, Jacob Williams [9]

There were no votes against or abstentions.

DECISION

That the Burial Capacity Management Framework, as set out in Section 4 of the report, be approved for application to all Council managed cemeteries.

Reason for Decision: To ensure the equitable and sustainable management of burial space across Council cemeteries by adopting a consistent policy that preserves limited grave capacity for immediate need burials.