Decision details

The Cabinet Member considered the report of the Leisure and Tourism Director that sought approval for the introduction of a single registration service for births deaths and marriages.

RESOLVED: That

(1)      the introduction of a single registration service for Sefton be approved in principle;

(2)      the adoption of ‘New Guidance’ a General Register Office initiative, in order to facilitate the single registration district and reduce regulation be approved in principle;

(3)      the Cabinet be requested to:

1. approve, in principle, the introduction of a single registration service for Sefton;

2. approve, in principle, the adoption of ‘New Governance’ a General Register Office initiative in order to facilitate the single registration district and reduce regulation;

3. note that, due to Government regulation, the introduction of a single registration district and  adoption of ‘New Governance’ are subject to final approval by the Registrar General; and

4. authorise the Cabinet Member - Leisure and Tourism and Sefton’s Proper Officer for the Registration Service to progress matters with the General Register Office in order to bring the proposals into effect.