Memorials and Cemetery Regulation Policy and Thorpe Road Cemetery Capacity
September 8, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet decided to approve the Thorpe Road Cemetery Regulations and Policy and reallocate £30,000 from a feasibility study to footpath removal works. This decision was made on 08/09/2026. The reallocation will supplement existing funds to increase operational capacity for burials and cremations.
Full council record
Purpose
Approval of a Cemetery Regulations and Memorials Policy.
Added 21 May 2026
Decision
That Cabinet:
1) APPROVED the Thorpe Road Cemetery Regulations and Policy (Appendix A).
2) APPROVED the reallocation of £30,000 funding currently set aside for a cemetery feasibility study, to supplement the existing £20,000 allocated for footpath removal, to deliver footpath removal works within Thorpe Road Cemetery and increase operational cemetery capacity.
3) DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Governance, Waste and Environmental Services, to make minor operational amendments to the policy and associated guidance where required.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th September, 2026 5.30 pm on September 8, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Michelle Rodgers |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |