Agenda item

To receive questions from members of the public who wish to ask a general question in respect of matters within the Council’s area of responsibility or influence.

Subject to the Chair’s discretion, members of the public may ask one question and one supplementary question, which should relate to the original question and answer received.

Councillors may also ask questions under this agenda item.

There were two questions from members of the public:

1.    A question was received from Mr Hussain who sought an update in respect of negotiations with Dignity regarding the cemetery contracts and an update on the independent review document on which the Council were conducting factual accuracy checks.

In his supplementary question, Mr Hussain asked if firm arrangements for an imminent meeting to discuss Dignity’s proposals could be made at the earliest opportunity, and sought clarification as to whether the independent review due to be published would be the original or an amended version of the report.

2.    A question was received from Mr Azam who queried which Cabinet member would be responsible for progressing the issues concerning the Cemeteries under contract with Dignity.  They reiterated their willingness to work with the Council to address capacity limitations for Muslim burials throughout the Borough.