Agenda and draft minutes

Burial Authority Committee - Tuesday 28th April 2026 6.30 pm

Venue: Guildhall

Items
No.	Item
1/26/27	Health and Safety Announcements. Minutes: The Chairman informed those present of the actions required in the event of a fire or emergency.
2/26/27	Declarations of Interest: a. To receive any declarations from Members of any registerable (5A of the Code of Conduct) and/or non-registerable (5B) interests in matters to be considered at this meeting. b. The Town Clerk to receive written requests for dispensations prior to the start of the meeting for consideration. Minutes: a. To receive any declarations from Members of any registerable (5A of the Code of Conduct) and/or non-registerable (5B) interests in matters to be considered at this meeting. None received. b. The Town Clerk to receive written requests for dispensations prior to the start of the meeting for consideration. None received.
3/26/27	Public Questions - A 15-minute period when members of the public may ask questions of the Town Council. Please note: Any member of the public requiring to put a question to the Town Council must do so by email or via The Guildhall no later than three days before the meeting. Members of the public are advised to review the Receiving Public Questions, Representations and Evidence at Meetings document prior to attending the meeting. Minutes: None received.
4/26/27	To receive and approve the minutes from the Burial Authority meeting held on 14 October 2025 as a true and correct record. PDF 114 KB Minutes: Please see a copy of the minutes on the STC website or request to see a copy at the Guildhall. Following a unanimous vote (4 in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions), it was proposed by Councillor B Samuels, seconded by Councillor Stoyel and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Burial Authority Committee held on 14 October 2025 were confirmed as a true and correct record.
5/26/27	To receive the Burial Authority Committee budget statement and consider any actions and associated expenditure. PDF 54 KB Minutes: Following a unanimous vote (4 in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions), it was proposed by Councillor Bullock, seconded by Councillor Stoyel and RESOLVED to approve to ratify the virement of £46.00 from 6014 BA Cemetery Software Subscription to 6009 BA Electricity Cost due to electricity costs higher than initially forecast.
6/26/27	To consider Risk Management reports as may be received. Minutes: Nothing to report.
7/26/27	To consider Health & Safety reports as may be received. Minutes: Nothing to report.
8/26/27	To receive a report from the Service Delivery Department and consider any actions and associated expenditure. Minutes: The Office Manager / Assistant to the Town Clerk advised that the Town Clerk had confirmed there were no matters to report and no areas of concern.
9/26/27	To receive a report on Exclusive Rights of Burial renewals and consider any actions and associated expenditure. PDF 294 KB Minutes: The Office Manager/Assistant to the Town Clerk briefed Members on the report contained within the circulated reports pack. It was RESOLVED to note.
10/26/27	To receive amendments to the Churchtown Cemetery Management Procedures and consider actions. PDF 304 KB Additional documents: 11b. DRAFT CC07 - Rules and Regulations relating to the erection of Memorials , item 10/26/27 PDF 210 KB DRAFT CC07 - Rules and Regulations relating to the erection of Memorials , item 10/26/27 PDF 121 KB Minutes: Members received the report contained within the circulated reports pack. The Office Manager / Assistant to the Town Clerk provided Members with an overview of the proposed amendments and outlined the reason for the changes. Following a unanimous vote (4 in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions), it was proposed by Councillor B Samuels, seconded by Councillor Stoyel and resolved to RECOMMEND to Full Council the amendments to the Churchtown Cemetery management Policy and Regulations, as attached.
11/26/27	To receive an update on the Law Commission Burial and Cremation Consultation 2024 and consider any actions. PDF 124 KB Minutes: It was RESOLVED to note.
12/26/27	Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960: To resolve that pursuant to Section 1 (2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 the public and press leave the meeting because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted. (As required or if necessary). Minutes: To resolve that pursuant to Section 1 (2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 the public and press leave the meeting because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted. (As required or if necessary).
13/26/27	To consider any items referred from the main part of the agenda. Minutes: None.
14/26/27	Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960: To resolve that the public and press be re-admitted to the meeting. Minutes: To resolve that the public and press be re-admitted to the meeting.
15/26/27	To confirm any press and social media releases associated with any agreed actions and expenditure of the meeting. Minutes: Following a vote (3 in favour, 0 against, 1 abstention) it was proposed by Councillor Bullock, seconded by Councillor Stoyel and RESOLVED to issue the following Press and Social Media releases: 1. Exclusive Rights of Burial Renewals; 2. A reminder of the Letters to Heaven Post Box.