Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 3, 2025

Purpose: The Executive Member for Development submitted a report which provided an update on the current and future burial plot supply, along with actions proposed to address the limited supply and ensure ongoing provision. The report also requested a virement of £0.277m from the De-Risking Sites Scheme to the existing cemetery capital budget.

Content: ORDERED that Executive   Approve a virement of £0.277m from the Derisking Sites scheme to fund the additional costs for the main works as part of the Thorntree extension. If approved, the virement would be actions as part of the Revenue & Capital Budget Forecast Year End Outturn Quarter 3 2025-26 Executive report. Endorse the proposals for short, medium and long-term burial provision.   AGREED that the Executive note the current status of burial plots remaining in Thorntree and Acklam Cemetery.