Resolved –

(1)       That approval be given for the Strategic Director Place in consultation with the Director of Finance & IT, to award the contract to the successful tenderer for the construction of Heaton Crematorium as detailed in Document “X” within the overall programme budget of £23 million.

(2)       That a further report be presented to the Executive on the costs for Bierley Crematorium in due course.

(3)       That in accordance with paragraph 8.7.4 of Part 3E of the Constitution, the recommendations above are not subject to call-in as the matter is urgent for the reasons set out in paragraphs 5.1 to 5.3 of Document “X.

ACTION: Strategic Director Place/Director of Finance

Regeneration & Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee

(Phil Barker - 01274 432616)