Agenda item

Joint Report of the Corporate Director of Neighbourhood Services and the Corporate Director of Resources / Treasurer to the Joint Committee.

The Joint Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director Neighbourhood Services and Corporate Director Resources: Treasurer to the Joint Committee which set out details of the proposed fees and charges for the Central Durham Crematorium for 2013/14 (for copy see file of minutes)

Details of the proposed charges were detailed within the report alongside comparable charges imposed by Crematorium’s within the North east area.

A query was raised regarding the difference between the charges for adult cremations between Durham and Mountsett Crematoriums. The Head of Finance (Financial Services) clarified that the Mountsett charge was split as an environmental surcharge of £50 was paid separately. Therefore the overall cost was the same across both crematoriums; although on paper appeared to be lower.

Resolved:

(i)                 That the proposed fees and charges for 2013/14 be approved with effect from 1 April 2013.

(ii)               That all fees and charges be incorporated into the 2013/14 budget.