Appendix 4 - Options Appraisal
Perth and Kinross Council · 26 August 2026
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Appendix 4 Option Advantages Disadvantages Potential Cost 1)Do nothing. Continue with current process with no additional costs Poor behaviour of individuals and potential threats to staff disrupting programme and risking public and staff safety. Reputational risk. Low staff morale and potential high turnover. Potential for continued complaints and concerns. Liability claims if the programme is delayed and there is an accident. Higher costs if no in- house squad and contractors need to be used. Staff time responding to and addressing complaints and concerns. 2)Modify process to use Stake & Banding Cordons. Possibly allows lair holders a longer period to arrange their own repairs. Risk to public safety remains. Could introduce inconsistency in treatment across memorials – creating confusion. No guarantee of public acceptance. Requires ongoing monitoring and re- inspection which add to costs and delay the programme. As option 1. Extra costs of programme delays and re-testing. Increased staff costs to cover increased monitoring and inspections without delivering a proportionate improvement in outcomes. 3)Enhance current communications and information via a new Clerical Assistant Strengthens early engagement with families through clearer, more proactive communication. It would support the management of misinformation, improve signposting, and enable more effective follow-up with lair owners in relation to unsafe memorials. It would allow the Memorial Safety Officer to focus on operational delivery, improving efficiency and programme pace. Requires additional investment in a permanent clerical resource and associated communication materials. This is a rolling programme and will continue indefinitely. TAS4 Post. - £40,000 Enhanced signage, publicity materials, IT requirements one off cost of £15,000.
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4)Remove or reduce lair transfer fee Could support increased transfer of lairs into current ownership and address negative perceptions of the fee, enabling more timely communication with responsible parties. Reduction in annual income. Would require additional administrative capacity to deliver effectively. Current income target £15,000. Would require Option 3 to implement due to extra administration.