Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 19, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: Cabinet: a)    Recommended to Council approval of a capital budget of £0.75 million for the provision of body storage to support the proposed agreement with the hospitals. b)    Delegated authority to the Executive Director Finance and the Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Corporate Services, to undertake the procurement and award of the contract for temporary body storage facilities and transfer any other steps associated with this project.   REASONS RESOLVED: 1.     To enable the Council to make best use of the facilities at the proposed new Mortuary to meet the needs of local residents. 2.     To support joint working with the health service and the concept of one public estate with public sector organisations to work together to make use of publicly owned facilities for the benefit of residents. 3.     To maximise the value of the Council’s investment.     ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: The NHS could seek to provide body storage at an alternative facility but as there is no other substantial body storage facility within the county it is likely to require transport outside the area. This would increase cost and reduce accessibility for families.