The Council's existing agreement for
management of Stockport Borough Cemetery and the cremators is due
to end in March 2023. This is currently operated by Dignity Plc.
The Council is currently reviewing the options of either brining
the service back in house or re-tendering the service in part or as
a whole. The service is seeking approval to delegate the final
decision to the Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure
Services along with the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of
Place Management.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/02/2023
Decision due: 14 Mar 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure Services
Lead director: Director of Place Management
Department: Services to Place
Contact: Ian O'Donnell, Services to Place Email: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-4175.
Consultation process
Unions have been notified. Staff will be
briefed as options are developed. TUPE arrangements may be
necessary and all due legal process will be followed.
Forward Plan Reference: HP&L3
Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: None identified
Relevant Scrutiny Committee for the purpose of call-in: Communities & Housing