Decision details
Policy for the adoption and management of closed Churchyards & Cemeteries.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
The Council is required to adopt and safely
manage closed cemeteries and churchyards that have been subject to
statutory closure orders and transfer requests in accordance with
Section 215 of the Local Government Act 1972. This Report presents
a policy of control, attached as appendix A, that affirms the
future process by which this obligation will be executed.
Decision:
To approve the adoption of the Closed
Churchyards & Cemeteries Adoption & Management
Policy.
Alternative options considered:
Once the Council is served a Notice under
Section 215 acceptance is required. This is not something that the
Council is able to refuse
Publication date: 31/03/2020
Date of decision: 17/03/2020