Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Committee supports the purchase of the identified land to extend Hope and Hawarden Cemeteries.

(b)       That the Committee recommends that investigations into future burial provisions at other Cemeteries in the County should commence 4 years prior to the anticipated point when the existing capacity will be reached.

The Chief Officer (Streetscene & Transportation) introduced a report to seek support for the purchase of identified land to extend Hope and Hawarden Cemeteries.  Also that investigations into future burial provisions at other Cemeteries in the County commence 4 years prior to the anticipated point when the existing capacity has been reached. He invited the Bereavement Manager to provide an overview of the key points on the report.

                        With regard to the Cemeteries in Buckley the Chief Officer (Streetscene & Transportation) stated that there was a need to start looking at solutions as there was only 9 year capacity left.  Councillor Hutchinson reported on issues that he felt the Council needed to re-visit at a future date regarding availability of land in the Buckley area. He had spoken with the Vicar of Bistre Church who had indicated that he would be willing to release a section of land to the Council if required.

                        In relation to questions asked by Councillor Hardcastle the Bereavement Manager identified the land at Hawarden No. 2 Cemetery was adjacent to the bottom side on the left which would give 30 more years based on the current burial rate.

                        The Chairman thanked the Officers and Cabinet Members for their attendance.

                        The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Paul Shotton and seconded by Councillor Cindy Hinds.

            RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Committee supports the purchase of the identified land to extend Hope and Hawarden Cemeteries.

(b)       That the Committee recommends that investigations into future burial provisions at other Cemeteries in the County should commence 4 years prior to the anticipated point when the existing capacity will be reached.