The Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery Board met on Tuesday 24 June 2025. The Board reviewed the client side report, which was introduced by the Head of Parks Services, and it was RESOLVED that the Board reviewed and approved the council client side report as an accurate representation of the councils operational and project activity in MSJC between the period of 25th June 25 and 24th February 26.

The Board also discussed financial estimates for 2026-27. It was RESOLVED that the Board noted the current budgetary position for 2025/26 based on the end of January 2026. The Board adopted 3 meetings per annum and approved Revenue Estimates for 2026/27. The Board resolved to set the precepts for the financial year ended 31 March 2027 at zero. The Board approved leasing the Mess Room and Yard to Glendale's at a peppercorn rent over their contractual period. The Board approved leasing the Mess Room and Yard to Idverde from 1st February 2025 to 31st October 2026 at a peppercorn rent, and requested that unsigned leasing documentation is amended to reflect this. The Board approved the amendments to Fees and Charges attached as Appendix H from 1 April 2026. The Board reviewed and approved the Risk Management Strategy attached as Appendix I and Risk & Issues Register (as at February 2026) attached as Appendix II.

The minutes of the meeting of 24 June 2025 were agreed as a true and accurate record.