Caistor Town Council has identified a number of unstable memorials following safety inspections and is asking grave owners to come forward to arrange necessary repairs.
Following recent safety inspections, a number of memorials within the Burial Ground have been identified as unstable and failing required safety standards.
In accordance with Caistor Town Council (CTC) policy:
- A list of affected memorials is displayed on the noticeboard and on the CTC website - Click here for the list - https://caistor.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/downloads/download/53/unsafe-memorials
- Notices have been placed on or near the identified memorials.
What owners need to do:
The responsibility for maintaining a memorial in a safe condition rests with the grave owner (EROB holder). Owners are required to arrange necessary repairs using an approved memorial mason, in line with current regulations (including BS 8415).
- Owners have 3 months to make contact with CTC.
CTC may be able to assist with simple re-fixing at cost. For more complex repairs, owners must appoint a qualified memorial mason. All works require approval and a permit from CTC.
Failure to respond:
If no contact is received within 6 months, the memorial may be classified as abandoned. CTC may then take action to make it permanently safe, which could include fixing, laying flat, or removal. Costs may be recovered from the owner.
Contact details:
Please contact Caistor Town Council as soon as possible to discuss the required actions: 07578422667/ clerk@caistortowncouncil.gov.uk