Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 11, 2025

Purpose: This report seeks approval to increase the repairs and maintenance budget to reflect the age and condition of the churchyards the council maintains.

Content: RESOLVED   1.    Allocation of £100k from reserves to enable urgent repairs to closed churchyards for which the council has responsibility. 2.    An increase of £10k to the annual repairs and maintenance budget to enable biennial structural surveys and manage defects. 3.    An allocation to the Asset Replacement Programme of £20k a year to provide budget for significant works on a five yearly basis.