Agenda item

Joint Report of the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Climate Change and Corporate Director of Resources and Treasurer to the Joint Committee.

The Joint Committee considered a joint report of the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Climate Change and the Corporate Director Resources and Treasurer which outlined issues to consider as part of the Medium Term Financial planning for the Central Durham Crematorium. The views of the Joint Committee were sought in advance of the 2024/25 budget setting process (for copy see file of minutes).

Resolved:

(i)         That the contents of the report be noted;

(ii)       That the proposed increase in the fees and charges, as identified in the report be approved;

(iii)      That the proposed increase in the surplus redistribution to Durham County Council and Spennymoor Town Council be approved;

(iv)      That a review of the budget strategy in September 2024 be agreed in preparation for the 2025/26 budget setting year.