Agenda and minutes

Members discussed in detail proposals to change the layout of the car park to provide an area for Funeral Director cars to park, whilst waiting for families to return after the service.  It was noted that the aim of the proposal was to ease congestion that could sometimes occur outside the entrance to the chapel, and avoid funeral cars waiting in sight of other families. In order for Members to have a more accurate idea of the proposals, the Committee visited the site of the proposed new layout and were provided with a copy of a draft plan of the proposed new car parking arrangements, which was circulated at the meeting.

Members noted that the following Urgency Decision had been determined by the Director of Finance and Corporate Services in consultation with the requisite Members for immediate implementation. 

Urgency Action No:  0364

Date:  10^th March 2015

Re:     The Filming of Funerals

The urgency action sought to approve a request made by a Film Company (GRJ Media), to film a funeral service (with the permission of the respective family) in the Crematorium Chapel on 16^th March 2015, as detailed in the circulated report.

After considering the issues raised surrounding this initial request, and following detailed discussions on this matter, Members and Officers agreed to review the Joint Committee’s Policy regarding Filming of Funerals at the Crematorium.

RESOLVED:                 that pursuant to Section 100A(4) and (5) of the ocal Government Act 1972, the public be excluded for the following item of business which involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 12,13 and 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the above Act.

Members noted that a new member of staff had been appointed at the Crematorium and had already commenced the required FBCA Cremator Operator Training, as detailed in the private circulated report.

CHAIRMAN