Issue - meetings

To consider and receive the report of the Director (Customer and Digital).

To approve the policy.

Councillor Adrian Lowe, Executive Member (Customer, Advice and Streetscene Services) presented the report of the Director (Customer and Digital) which seeks approval for the adoption of the Council’s memorial stone inspection policy.

The Stone Memorial Inspection policy sets out the Council’s risk based approach to the inspection of stone memorials in the cemeteries it is responsible for, and reflects best practise in managing the risks arising from stone memorials. The policy contains details of the inspection and assessment process, which will be carried out in close liaison with Church authorities.

Decision:

To approve the policy.

Reasons for Recommendation(s)

To ensure the Council has a robust policy in place for the risk management of stone memorials in cemeteries and closed churchyards it is responsible for.

Alternative options considered and rejected

To not adopt the policy would not comply with our insurers requirements and potentially leave the Council open to challenge.