Closed churchyard Maintenance Agreement

August 20, 2025 Joint Strategic Director Housing Communities and Environment (Officer) Approved View on council website
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Content

Entering into maintenance agreement for
certain elements of the churchyard of St Johns The Evangelist
Merrow.

Reasons for the decision

This is a statutory responsibility following
the churches decision to close the churchyard and transfer
maintenance to the local authority as per section 215 of the
LGA.

Alternative options considered

None

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 Aug 2025