This report sets out the findings of the Council’s consultancy that was appointed in 2010 to help find a suitable location for future burial space.  It recommends:-

1. That in principle the Council agrees to the provision of additional burial space and to remain a provider of burial services;

2. That further work (as referred to in paragraphs 5.4 and 5.5 of the report) is carried out at a site adjacent to the Horspath athletics ground on the north side of Oxford Road, Horspath in order to assess viability in advance of a full business case being developed.

The Head of Leisure and Parks and the Head of Corporate Assets submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) updating the Board on the findings from phase one of the burial space review and recommending the next steps.

Resolved to:-

(1)   Agree the principles for the provision of additional burial space and to remain a provider of burial services going forward; and

(2)   Agree that more detailed work as referred top in paragraphs 5.4 and 5.5of the report be carried out at the site north of Oxford Road, Horspath to assess viability prior to a full business case being developed.