To seek approval for the refurbishment and upgrade of cremator equipment and infrastructure to ensure continued compliance with environmental legislation, maintain service resilience, improve operational efficiency, and extend the asset life of the cremators.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Both (expenditure > £250,000 and affects 2 or more wards);
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/07/2026
Anticipated restriction: Public -
Decision due: 2 Sep 2026 by Executive
Lead member: 6) Executive Member for Environment and Sustainability
Lead director: Corporate Director of Environment, Communities and Culture
Contact: Katie Bargewell Email: Katie_Bargewell@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
Does this Plan form part of the Council Budget / Policy Framework?: A Safe place – Maintaining essential bereavement infrastructure and ensuring compliance.