Councillor David Leaf
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
6 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee met on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to discuss the operational and financial performance of the crematorium. Key agenda items included a report on bereavement services, an update on capital projects and property maintenance, and a review of the crematorium's finances, including the proposed budget for the upcoming year.
Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 6.30 pm
The Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss financial matters, note updates to the crematorium grounds and building, and consider the next steps for replacing the cremator equipment. The committee noted the projected financial position, the repairs and renewals balance, the donations balance, and the distribution payments made to constituent authorities. They also noted the information provided in the Bereavement Services Managers Report regarding cremation, memorial sales and operational issues, as well as the agreement to appoint a consultant.
Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 6.30 pm
The Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee was scheduled to meet to appoint a chair and vice-chair, and to note reports from the Bereavement Services Manager, the Programme Manager for Capital Projects & Property Maintenance, and the Finance Manager. The committee was also scheduled to discuss a three-year works programme and the crematorium's financial position. Some financial information was marked as exempt from public access.
Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 6.30 pm
The Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee meeting on 05 February 2025 was scheduled to include a report on the finances of the crematorium, a report on the number of cremations, and for the committee to agree its budget for the 2025/26 financial year.
Decisions from Meetings
9 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Finance Managers Treasurer Report
From: Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 04, 2026
The Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee of Greenwich Council decided on 04 February 2026 to approve Option 2 for the 2026/27 Fees and Charges for cremation and memorial services. The committee also agreed the draft budget for 2026/27. They noted the projected financial position, the Repairs & Renewals balance, the Donations balance, and distributions made to constituent authorities.
Recommendations Approved
Bereavement Services Managers Report
From: Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 04, 2026
The Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee noted the information provided in the Bereavement Services Managers Report on 04/02/2026. The committee commented in favour of using Match My Project and requested consideration be given to spreading its benefits across all member boroughs. Officers were also requested to explore the possibility of creating a new website dedicated to Eltham Crematorium.
Recommendations Approved
Report of Programme Manager, Capital Projects & Property Maintenance
From: Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 04, 2026
The Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee of Greenwich Council decided to note the progress of the 3-year works programme and the tendered works and fee of £1,485,875, which showed a projected shortfall of £104,385. The committee confirmed to defer work to 2027/8 and agreed to re-profile the 3-year budget to facilitate works in 2025/6 and 2026/7, moving the North Chapel refurbishment back to enable wider Cemetery repair to the Burial Chapel to complete first.
Recommendations Approved
Report of Programme Manager, Capital Projects & Property Maintenance
From: Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Bereavement Services Managers Report
From: Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 6
- Average per month
- 0.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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