Issue details

**Temporary Mortuary

Decision

The Old radio station building on Bridport Road in Dorchester will be repurposed to be used as a temporary mortuary.

 

The delegation for this decision is detailed within the Scheme of Delegation in the Council’s Constitution

 

Reason for Decision

To enable Dorset have appropriate facilities should there be a significant rise in death rate.

 

Alternative options considered and rejected

Other sites were considered, risk assessed and rejected

 

 

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Dorchester Poundbury;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/05/2020

Decision due: 23 Mar 2020 by Officer Delegated Decision

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Culture and Communities

Lead director: Executive Director, Place

Contact: John Sellgren, Executive Director of Place Email: john.sellgren@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

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