Issue - meetings
Transfer of Emstrey Crematorium Contract
Meeting: 13/07/2016 - Cabinet (Item 16)
16 Transfer of Emstrey Crematorium Contract 
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Lead Member – Councillor Karen Calder – Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing
Report of the Director of Commissioning TO FOLLOW
Contact: George Candler Tel: 01743 255003
Decision:
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.
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing outlined a report of the Director of Commissioning – copy attached to the signed minutes – asking Cabinet to agree to the Novation of the Contract to Dignity Funerals No. 3 Limited to reflect various transfers as set out in the report. The Director of Commissioning explained that there had been some changes since the report was published. Cabinet needed to be advised of these and as this information was Exempt, it was necessary to exclude the press and public whilst it was considered.
RESOLVED:
That in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and Paragraph 10.2 of the Council’s Access to Information Rules, the public and press be excluded during consideration of the remaining items.
Cabinet noted the exempt information presented by the Director of Place and Enterprise as detailed in the confidential minutes.
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.