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It approved parts of the draft accounts for 2025-26, including the annual return and the relocation of a reserve balance (money set aside for future use). It also noted the managers' report and received updates on crematorium works and on issues raised by funeral directors.
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Councillor S Evans (Torfaen) Councillor Y Forsey (Newport)
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The Minutes of the Previous Meetings held on 11 March 2026 were approved as a true and proper record.
The Finance Business Partner - Systems with Finance IT Project responsibilities presented summary of the report. Recommendations The Committee approved the receiving and improving of the accounts position . The Committee approved the annual return. The Committee approved the improvement on redistribution of £100,000. The Committee approved the relocation of the reserve balance.
Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings
The Cyson Cymru Representative presented a summary on the ongoing works within the Crematorium.
The Funeral Director summarised key issues raised by the Funeral Directors association.
The Team Manager for Bereavement presented a summary of the report Recommendations The Committee noted the contents of the managers’ report
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