Agenda item

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

The Committee received the report of the Director of Open Spaces on the Period 1 & 2 (April - November 2019) Cemetery & Crematorium Business Plan Performance update.

A Member questioned as to why 49 conifer trees had been removed. The Committee was informed that the conifers had been replaced with alternative more suitable trees.

In response to a question, the Committee were informed that after 75 years graves can be reused. In addition, the Committee was further informed that the Department is trying to be greener in terms of its fuel efficiency but is somewhat constrained due to some of its older vehicles which are reliant on diesel, nevertheless the Department continues to find greener methods.

RESOLVED – Members noted the performance of the Cemetery and Crematorium during this reporting period.