Issue - meetings

Report DRR14/059

Members considered the initial results of the condition survey undertaken on the 19 war memorials over which the Council had responsibility.

The report provided details on the budget for the estimated works and set out a programme in order to have refurbishment completed by November 2014 in time for the 100 year commemoration of the start of World War I.

With regard to the request from local Ward Councillors to have the name plaques at Penge War Memorial replaced in cast bronze, it was reported that of the original four plaques, two had been stolen and therefore the replacements would need to be like for like to match the remaining two.  Permanent securing of the replacement plaques was of the utmost importance.

It was suggested that insurance cover be sought for the Borough's War Memorials however, it was considered that the excess charged was likely to be too high for this to be feasible

It was agreed that officers would look into the possibility of seeking criminal awards and obtaining insurance cover.  An update on this would be circulated via e-mail to Members.

It was anticipated that all minor works in Phase 1 would be completed by 4 August 2014, in time for the 100 year commemoration of the start of World War I.

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder be recommended to note the results of the initial assessment works and agree the first and second phases of the programme of refurbishment.