DECISION

1. To note the content of the report;

2. To authorise the Corporate Director Development and Renewal to terminate the Agreement to Lease in respect of the site that was approved as an Individual Mayoral Decision (decision log no. 33) dated 17 June 2013;

3. To authorise the Corporate Director Development and Renewal to enter into a Lease for the acquisition of three acres on a 125 year long lease basis and to enter into a Management Agreement for the management of the site, provision of graves and long term maintenance. This would be on the payment of a capital sum (detailed in the accompanying exempt report) for the long leasehold interest in the land;

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI)

(Service Head, Corporate Property and Capital Delivery (A. Sutcliffe)

The Mayor introduced the report providing updated proposals on the development of a new multi-faith burial ground. He highlighted the breadth of support across the Council for the ideas behind the proposals and stated that he believed they would be of benefit to many residents.

Aman Dalvi, Corporate Director, Development and Renewal asked Members to note a minor correction to the paper as it should state that the site was 6.2 acres in size instead of 3 acres. There was, however, only three acres of usable land. He also answered the Pre-Scrutiny Questions stating that the site was a little over an hour away from the centre of the borough by public transport and that it was anticipated the 3000 burial plots would last around 15 years. He also confirmed that cutting the grass every two months was an industry standard.

The Mayor agreed the recommendations as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

1. To note the content of the report;

2. To authorise the Corporate Director Development and Renewal to terminate the Agreement to Lease in respect of the site that was approved as an Individual Mayoral Decision (decision log no. 33) dated 17 June 2013;

3. To authorise the Corporate Director Development and Renewal to enter into a Lease for the acquisition of three acres on a 125 year long lease basis and to enter into a Management Agreement for the management of the site, provision of graves and long term maintenance. This would be on the payment of a capital sum (detailed in the accompanying exempt report) for the long leasehold interest in the land.