Decision details
[R&E] COVID-19 - Reinstatement of Ceremonies
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
1. That it be noted marriages and civil
partnerships ceremonies are to take place from 4th July in line
with government and GRO guidelines and associated venue risk
assessments.
2. That Civil Partnership ceremonies are suspended until such time
as UKVI and GRO issue a directive on when and how to restart
safely.
3. That the Council waive the statutory notice fee of £35 per
person for couples which have had to change their ceremony date due
to COVID-19, making their initial paperwork out of date.
4. That the Council waive the statutory notice fee of £35 per
person for couples which have had to change venue as a direct
result of COVID-19 their initial venue has closed for business
permanently.
5. That the Council charge the statutory fee of £35 per
person where the couple intend on changing their marriage venue on
re-scheduling through personal choice.
6. That Culture, Sport & Tourism management will continue to
work with customers and the Council’s communications team in
order to ensure the latest information is provided to the public in
relation to the Registration Service.
7. That appropriate plans are drafted in relation to potential
suspension of ceremonies where a local lockdown is
implemented.
Decision:
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION
Date of Decision:
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2 July 2020 |
Decision Maker: (Including Job Title)
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Paul Woodcock Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment |
Specific Delegation: (If any)
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Non-specific |
Brief Description of Decision:
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1. That it be noted marriages and civil partnerships ceremonies are to take place from 4th July in line with government and GRO guidelines and associated venue risk assessments. 2. That Civil Partnership ceremonies are suspended until such time as UKVI and GRO issue a directive on when and how to restart safely. 3. That the Council waive the statutory notice fee of £35 per person for couples which have had to change their ceremony date due to COVID-19, making their initial paperwork out of date. 4. That the Council waive the statutory notice fee of £35 per person for couples which have had to change venue as a direct result of COVID-19 their initial venue has closed for business permanently. 5. That the Council charge the statutory fee of £35 per person where the couple intend on changing their marriage venue on re-scheduling through personal choice. 6. That appropriate plans are drafted in relation to potential suspension of ceremonies where a local lockdown is implemented.
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Reasons for the Decision:
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The Government has relaxed restrictions to allow small gatherings; therefore, it is necessary to reinstate ceremonies as safely as possible. |
Details of alternative options considered and rejected:
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None considered |
Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:
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No conflicts of interest declared |
Dispensations Granted: (If any)
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Not applicable |
Reports or parts of reports considered
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Report to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment - Reinstatement of ceremonies – COVID-19 – 3 July 2020
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I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to reinstate ceremonies as part of the relaxation of restrictions introduced by Government during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Signed by the Decision Maker
Dated: 3 July 2020
Name: Paul Woodcock
Job Title: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment
Publication date: 03/07/2020
Date of decision: 03/07/2020
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