Issue - meetings

To review the process of the Hinckley Crematorium project.

Consideration was given to a report which reviewed the progress of the Hinckley crematorium project following the tender period for selection of a main contractor to carry out the construction phase of the project. Members were pleased to see the continuation of cross-party support for the project. A member requested that records should clearly show a trail of costs and profit so the return on investment was easily identifiable. It was moved by Councillor Lynch, seconded by Councillor Bray and

RESOLVED –

(i)            The tender sum of £5,070,819.24 for a 50 week programme be noted;

(ii)           The revised budget of £6,915,000 for delivery of the scheme (£1,943,190 supplementary) be approved;

(iii)          The updated business case and proposed in-house management model or via a council wholly owned company (depending on the VAT response obtained from HMRC) be approved.

To review the progress of the Hinckley crematorium project following the tender period.

Consideration was given to the progress review of the crematorium project following the tender period for selection of a main contractor for the construction phase. Members were informed that predictions were modest and a contingency had been included. Members were supportive of the scheme but it was requested that figures should clearly show the return on investment. It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Webber-Jones and

RESOLVED – the report be noted and RECOMMENDED to Council.