Issue details

Reduction in Cremation Capacity

From week commencing 20 April 2020 the number of available cremation slots was increased from 58 to 75 per week to cope with the potential increased demand from COVID-19. Following a reduction in cases and deaths, demand has reduced to between 40%-50% therefore from week commencing 6 July 2020, the number of available cremations per week will return to normal capacity of 58.

Financial/staffing/health & safety (incl virus transmission risks)/service delivery impacts/other risks and impacts considered:
None

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/11/2020

Decision due: 16 Jun 2020 by Assistant Director Community Services

Lead member: Local Services Portfolio

Contact: Ian Thompson, Assistant Director Community Services Email: [email protected].

Consultation process

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Local Services.

Decisions