Decision details

Grave Lease Extensions

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)          Agree to extend expiring grave leases for an additional 25 years, with charges set at £350 for residents and £500 for non-residents as from 1 April 2025.

(2)          Agree to adjust the standard lease duration from 40 year to 75 years, with a 15% increase in current charges as from 1 April 2025.

(3)          Agree to halt the sale of graves for future use effective immediately.

(4)          Agree to halt the sale of 11 foot graves effective immediately.

 

Report author: Dan Clackson

Publication date: 22/01/2025

Date of decision: 21/01/2025

Decided at meeting: 21/01/2025 - Environment Committee

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