Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee

The Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee met on 11 March 2026 to hear three updates: works at the crematorium, issues raised by funeral directors, and the manager's report. The Committee noted all three, and the minutes record no other decisions. A joint committee is a committee run by more than one council together.

1. Crematorium building works update

   Decided

   The Committee noted the update from Cyson Cymru.

   Why

   The update was an oral report on ongoing works within the crematorium. The agenda described the speaker as a Newport Norse representative, but the minute names the speaker as a Cyson Cymru representative.

   Based on the minutes

2. Issues raised by funeral directors

   Decided

   The Committee noted the update from the Funeral Director's Representative.

   Why

   A representative of funeral directors presented a summary of issues they had raised. The Chair said talks had been held within Torfaen Council about double yellow lines, and more information would follow when available. Double yellow lines are road markings that restrict parking.

   Based on the minutes

3. Manager's report

   Decided

   The Committee noted the contents of the report.

   Why

   The Team Manager - Bereavement presented a summary of the report. The minute gives no further detail of its contents.

   Based on the minutes

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1. 1

   Apologies for Absence

   Minute

   Councillor J Taylor (Caerphilly) and J Hazelwood (Finance Business Partner - Systems with Finance IT Project Responsibilities)

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   None.

3. 3

   Minutes of the Previous Meeting

   Minute

   The Minutes of the Previous Meeting were agreed as a true and accurate record. The Committee recommended the minutes of the Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee include more detail regarding officer reports and saliant comments made by the committee.

   Papers: Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. 4

   Facilities Management

   Minute

   The Cyson Cymru representative presented a summary of ongoing works within the crematorium. The Committee noted the update from Cyson Cymru.

   Part of an issue followed across 4 meetings

5. 5

   Funeral Director's Report

   Minute

   The Funeral Director Representative presented a summary of issues raised by funeral directors. The Chair noted that conversations had been held within Torfaen Council on the issue of the double yellow lines, with more information to be provided when available. The Committee noted the updated from the Funeral Director’s Representative.

   Part of an issue followed across 4 meetings

6. 6

   Manager's Report

   Minute

   The Team Manager - Bereavement presented a summary of the report. The Committee noted the contents of the report.

   Papers: Crematorium Manager Report March 2026

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The minutes record no declarations of interest.

• Rhian Howells, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Yvonne Forsey, Committee MemberLabourPresent

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