Issue details
Ceasing use of the crematorium buildings at Efford and Weston Mill cemeteries for funeral services
The decision is for Plymouth City Council to
close the crematorium buildings permanently for the purposes of
Bereavement Services at Efford and Weston Mill cemeteries.
It is not cost effective to keep the crematorium buildings at
Efford and Weston Mill cemeteries maintained, heated, and with
sufficient staffing to be able to open them. This is combined with
demand dropping to zero within a few weeks of The Park opening, and
the recognised inability of these buildings to offer modern
facilities which are inclusive for all.
This decision does not impact on Efford and Weston Mill cemeteries,
and they will remain open for burial (whilst space remains) and
memorialisations, including the Book of Remembrance Room. Access to
the niche room/columbaria will remain by appointment
only.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on communities living or working in two or more wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Efford and Lipson;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/01/2025
Open/Exempt: Open;
Decision due: 30 April 2025 by Leader of the Council
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Libraries, Events, Cemeteries & Crematoria
Lead director: Director of Public Health
Department: Public Health
Contact: Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health Email: Steve.Maddern@plymouth.gov.uk.
Making Representations: Please contact Steve.maddern@plymouth.gov.uk if you would like to make representations. Any non-confidential document(s) may be obtained from the officer contact by email or from Plymouth City Council, Council House, Plymouth, PL1 2AA before 28 April 2025.
Information to be considered by the decision makers: Committee Report, Business Case, Equalities Impact Assessment, Climate Impact Assessment and any other documents relevant to the decision.
Is this decision due to be taken in private? (Yes/No): No