The Portfolio for Health and Wellbeing presented a report by the Director of Place and Enterprise on the transfer of the Emstrey Crematorium contract.

                        RESOLVED:

i)          That the novation of the contract be approved from Co-op Funeralcare to Dignity Funerals No. 3 Limited (a subsidiary of Dignity plc), via         Newco (Crematoria) 2 Limited as described above, with an indemnity from the parent company, Dignity Funeral Limited.

ii)         That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Place and Enterprise in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health & Wellbeing, to                         complete all the necessary paperwork to complete the transfer.