Christmas and New Year closure information
Our council offices and phone lines will close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026.
See our service arrangements for customers during this time.
Cemetery rules and regulations - Penalties
Penalties
9. Every person who contravenes paragraphs 7 and 8 shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a fine not exceeding £10 for each day during which the offence continues after conviction therefore, in accordance with articles 18 and 19 of the Local Authorities Cemeteries order 1977.
