Cemetery working party

The cemetery is owned by the Borough Council. They are responsible for burials and all matters relating to them. The Parish Council is responsible for the maintenance of the cemetery as specified in a contract between the two councils.

Purpose

To oversee the maintenance of the Cemetery to ensure that it is kept in a proper and dignified condition.

Duties

1. To visit the cemetery once a month to check on the condition of the grass, pathways, graves and memorials.

2. When necessary, to task the contractor responsible for the up keep of the cemetery to rectify any problems providing they fall within the scope of his contract.

3. Where there are problems outside the scope of his contract, e.g. repairs as a result of vandalism, to report these to the Parish Council.

4. To ensure the War Memorial and the surrounding area is in a proper condition for the annual Remembrance Service.

5. Annually, in conjunction with the Finance Committee and before the contractor’s contract is awarded, check the contract properly specifies the work to be carried out in the cemetery the following year. The contract to be prepared by the Finance Committee.

6. To advise the Parish Clerk of matters that need to be raised with the Borough Council.

7. Composition - two Councillors: Sue Fowler 01933 664391 Les Taylor 01933 664187