Decision details

It is estimated that the current capacity for burial in all of Oldham Council’s 7 managed cemeteries is approximately 37 years.
There is a disused area adjacent to Chadderton Cemetery that could be developed into an extension area of Chadderton Cemetery and extend the overall burial capacity in the Borough from 37 to a possible 57 years.

RESOLVED - That:
Designate the area for an extension to the existing Chadderton
Cemetery and tender for a feasibility study to ensure the area is suitable for burial.

1 Do nothing. Accept that burial provision in Oldham has a limited time span, and after this period burials may have to take place outside Oldham’s cemeteries.
2 Designate the area at Old North Chadderton School for an extension to the existing Cemetery, tender for a feasibility study to ensure the area is suitable for burial.
3 Identify another suitable area within Oldham to develop a multi faith cemetery.

Option 1 and 3

None