The Cabinet Member for Environment introduced the report which sought approval of the proposed Cemetery Regulations 2021.  He said that it had been 25 years since the regulations had been updated and the new version had been prepared with the support of the relevant industry body and relevant Cabinet Advisory Committee.

The Cabinet Member for Environment drew attention to paragraph 2.6 of the report which explained that the document would help to control anti-social behaviour in cemeteries and assist with the maintenance of memorials.  He said that it was obviously a very sensitive area of work for residents but considered that it had been considered thoroughly and recommended that it be approved.

In response to a question from a Member, the Service Delivery Team Leader confirmed that dogs would need to be on leads and were not being banned from public cemeteries.

Resolved:

(1)      That the Swale Cemetery Regulations 2021 be approved.