Issue details

Future Provision of Bereavement Services

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: Place and Regeneration

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

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  • Future Provision of Bereavement Services