Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 19, 2026

Purpose:

Content: The Executive agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:   To approve the project subject to planning permission for a new facility within Carleton Cemetery, providing the necessary welfare facilities for the grounds maintenance team and a secure building for all tools, vehicles and Council owned equipment.   To agree for the project to include a small pet crematorium within the grounds of the proposed yard facility in order to provide services for pet owners across the Fylde coast, for pets up to a maximum of 50kg.     To approve the project to be funded by Prudential Borrowing of £633,000 for both the yard and pet crematorium works, the repayments for which would be met by the current budget for the existing yard facility and income from the pet crematorium, as set out in paragraph 8.1 of the report.