Decision details

To approve a Cemeteries Strategy for Brent that will provide a cost effective and efficient service to meet the needs of bereaved people and the wider community within the borough.

(i)         that the findings of the strategy and agree its vision to “meet the needs of bereaved people and the wider community within the borough” by

·         conducting the burial and commemoration of the dead of the diverse community in a secure, sustainable and well-maintained environment.

·         offering burial options at a choice of four cemeteries.

·         enabling local communities to access cemeteries as valuable historic green spaces which promote wellbeing, biodiversity, learning and recreation.

be noted;

(ii)        that the three inter linked objectives which have been formed to deliver the vision of the strategy, as set out in paragraphs 3.19, 3.20 and 3.21 of the report from the Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services be noted;

(iii)       that the action plan to deliver the strategy (attached as Appendix 2 of the Director’s report) be noted;

(iv)       that approval be given to the principle of using Invest to Save funding to increase the availability of burial space.