Issue - meetings

That Cabinet

(1). Notes the comments received following consultation with appropriate stakeholders along with observations received from the Finance, Assets and Performance Scrutiny Committee.

(2). Agrees to allocate space for the Crematorium extension and direct officers to look at options to finance the associated extension scope of works.

Cabinet considered a report on a proposed extension to Newcastle Crematorium grounds and development of land off Chatterley Close.  The proposals had been subject to consultation which had generated 153 responses which were summarised in the report and attached in full as an appendix.  A petition of 1700 signatures had been received.  The subject had also been considered by Finance, Assets and Performance Scrutiny Committee whose views were included in the report. 

Resolved: That Cabinet

(1). Notes the comments received following consultation with appropriate stakeholders along with observations received from the Finance, Assets and Performance Scrutiny Committee.

(2). Agrees to allocate space for the Crematorium extension and direct officers to look at options to finance the associated extension scope of works.