Decision details

(Report of Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services)

The report set out details of the findings of the extensive and comprehensive review of the capacity of Tonbridge Cemetery and future availability of grave spaces.  It was noted that, through the utilisation of existing grave spaces, capacity was greater than originally anticipated and that there would be adequate provision until 2087. 

Following consideration by the Communities and Housing Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Housing resolved that:

(1)          the outcome of the Tonbridge Cemetery Capacity Review be noted;

(2)          the Council’s IT Service progress the development of software to assist in the future management of the Cemetery and to ensure the continuing updating of capacity information; and

(3)          liaison be undertaken with the Diocese of Rochester and Town and Parish Councils to progress the broader review of burial capacity within the Borough. 

In accordance with Paragraph 2 Annex 1 of the Executive Procedure Rules the Leader nominated the Cabinet Member for Housing to take this decision in the absence of the Cabinet portfolio holder (Community Services).