Decision details
Future provision of cremation service and operation of Stockport Main Cemetery (C&H 4)
PDF 60 KBDecision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Purpose is to seek a decision on the transfer
of the remaining seven years of the existing arrangements from the
current provider, the Co-op to Dignity. This covers a range of
bereavement services presently provided to the Authority by the
Co-op under a 20 year agreement signed in 2003.
Decision:
The Executive have approved the transfer of the contract for Stockport Borough Cemetery and crematoria services and lease agreements from Co-op Funeralcare to Dignity Funerals No. 3 Limited (a subsidiary of Dignity Plc), via Newco (Crematoria) 3 Limited as described in the report.
Alternative options considered:
To maintain the contract arrangements with Co-op Funeral Care. This option was not pursued due to the recommendation of the Scrutiny Committee in favour of the transfer of the contract and due to the stated intentions of the current operator.
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: n/a
Decision Reference: ED1844
Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None
Forward Plan Reference: C&H4
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Scrutiny & Executive
Contact: Ian O'Donnell, Services to Place Email: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-4175.
Report author: Ian O'Donnell
Publication date: 06/10/2016
Date of decision: 04/10/2016
Decided at meeting: 04/10/2016 - Executive
Effective from: 13/10/2016
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