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Summaries of government notices are written by us in our own words, with a link to the original; “data updates” are compiled automatically from changes in the official lists.
- 9 Oct 2026 · Official notice · our summary · Ching Ming & Chung YeungChung Yeung traffic arrangements near cemeteries (update)Police are closing and diverting roads near cemeteries and columbaria in stages around Chung Yeung, with the widest closures on the day itself (18 October). Grave sweepers are asked to use public transport and allow extra time.
- 2 Oct 2026 · Official notice · our summary · Ching Ming & Chung YeungChung Yeung traffic arrangements near cemeteriesPolice are closing and diverting roads near cemeteries and columbaria in stages around Chung Yeung, with the widest closures on the day itself (18 October). Grave sweepers are asked to use public transport and allow extra time.
- 25 Sept 2026 · Official notice · our summary · Ching Ming & Chung YeungChung Yeung: Chai Wan cemetery traffic and special busesThe Transport Department has set road closures and special bus routes for people visiting the Cape Collinson area in Chai Wan around Chung Yeung. Closures are widest on the day itself, when minibus 18M is suspended.
- 25 Sept 2026 · Official notice · our summary · Ching Ming & Chung YeungPublic columbaria open longer around Chung YeungFEHD columbaria open 7am to 7pm daily from 26 September to 1 November so visits can be spread out. On weekends and holidays around Chung Yeung, the joss-paper burners at Tsang Tsui and Cape Collinson New columbaria need an online booking or a same-day ticket.
- 19 Sept 2026 · Official notice · our summary · OtherNo road closure at Cape Collinson Crematorium, government saysResponding to online claims of a closure on 20 September, the government said there were no special traffic controls near Cape Collinson Crematorium that day. Vehicles with cremation bookings could enter as directed by police and FEHD staff on site.
- 25 Aug 2026 · Official notice · our summary · Public niche allocationFEHD responds to Ombudsman report on niche allocationThe Ombudsman published a direct investigation report on public niche allocation and FEHD said it accepts the recommendations. FEHD says public niche supply is ample, with essentially no waiting, and will adjust arrangements as applications require.
- 31 Jul 2026 · Official notice · our summary · Public niche allocationPublic niches now allocated every monthFrom 1 August 2026, FEHD allocates public niches in monthly rounds instead of yearly ones. Over 1,600 renewable niches are offered each month, with the draw on the 20th of the month after applications.