Venue: Committee Room 3a - Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1UW. View directions
Contact: Nadia Williams
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: None. |
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Declaration of Interest in matters coming before this meeting Minutes: here were no declarations of interests notified.
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To confirm that all items marked Part 1 will be considered in Public and that any items marked Part 2 will be considered in Private Minutes: It was confirmed that all items on the agenda marked as Part 1 would be considered in public.
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To agree the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 November 2012 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 15 November 2012 were agreed as an accurate record. |
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Discussion on possible conclusions and recommendations. Minutes: The Committee discussed the revised draft regulations that had been circulated electronically prior to the meeting. Members welcomed the document and thanked officers for producing a worthwhile document.
During discussion, members highlighted the fact that the maximum period for the grant of exclusive right of burial had been decided/ set at 30 years, which could be extended in 10 year blocks for up to 100 years from the date it was granted.
Members also welcomed the fact that the 30 years of exclusive right of burial had been tied in with the requirement for works on grave space to be carried out only by a Memorial Mason accredited to the British Registration of Approved Monumental Masons Scheme (BRAMM) or National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM) and subject to a “Guarantee of Conformity” granted by the mason for a minimum of 30 years.
The Committee indicated that residents must have the option of selecting the type of graves that was preferable to them. However, it was noted that there would be additional cost implications to those preferring to opt for the full ‘traditional’ grave, due to higher maintenance costs involved.
The Committee considered that the following recommendations:
1. Officers to support Friends Groups 2. Maintenance of Cemeteries and Burial grounds to be brought back in-house 3. Give consideration to the purchase of machinery to break down clay soil which could be used to fill up graves 4. Re-instate the supply of leaflets setting out regulations to funeral directors for distribution to bereaved families 5. Winter rolling programme to be publicised to residents (so that residents can be made aware that works where works could not be completed imminently, they had be scheduled to be completed at some time) 6. Consider the provision of toilet facilities 7. Consider the provision of shelter for families to congregate at Cherry Lane in the absence of a Chapel 8. Give consideration to what actions could be taken to address the issue of the state of disrepair of the arch at the entrance of Hillingdon cemetery 9. That the officers continue to work closely with the Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) 10. Officers in consultation with the SNT to agree a protocol of how to deal with anti-social behaviour at cemeteries 11. Conduct safety inspection of memorials every as recommended by the Health & Safety Executive and notify grant owners of the outcome
Officers advised that the grass cutting season commenced in March and announced that the Winter Working Programme began at the end of September/early October 2012. It was noted that vast improvement could already be seen at Hillingdon and at West Drayton cemetery where shrubs had been cleared and new trees had been planted.
The Chairman of the Committee informed Members that Officers would compile a draft final report and would circulate this to Members for comment. The Chairman of the Committee requested Members to send any comments or amendments to Nadia Williams in Democratic Services.
Resolved that:
1) The above proposed list of recommendations form ... view the full minutes text for item 48. |
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Selection of Second Review Topic - Briefing note/Verbal Presentation Minutes: The Committee considered the possible review topics for their second review.
Members were provided with a briefing report on the Control and Enforcement of Noise Nuisance which contained information on the current arrangements for dealing with noise nuisance.
Control and Enforcement of Noise Nuisance
Ed Shaylor, ASB & Investigations Service Manager introduced the briefing report which provided a brief outline of the Council’s arrangements for the Control of Enforcement and Noise Nuisance. He highlighted the following points:
- Thursday 5pm to 2am (responding to calls from 8pm) - Friday and Saturday 6pm to 3am (responding to calls from 9pm) - Sunday 4pm to 1am (responding to calls from 7pm)
During discussions the following points were raised:
Pest Infestation/Waste Management
Nigel Dicker, Deputy Director, Public Safety and Environment presented a verbal outline of the Councils arrangements for Pest Infestation/Waste Management as follows:
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2011/2012 Review: Mitigating the Environmental Effects of Telecommunication Masts and Cabinets in the London Borough of Hillingdon and beyond - Verbal Update. Minutes: Officers gave a verbal update on the recommendations. The update on the progress of the recommendations will be listed and circulated for information separately.
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Work Programme 2012/13 Minutes: The Committee agreed the Work Programme for 2012/13.
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Minutes: The Committee agreed the Forward Plan.
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