Decision details

Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive setting out progress on the County Council’s response to the Covid-19 crisis.

The report was introduced and it was confirmed that this followed previous updates to Cabinet and therefore there was a focus on new developments.

Key elements of the report were drawn out and discussed by Members, in particular with relation to trends in infection rates, the County Council’s role in the forthcoming roll out of the vaccination and the new levels of tiered restrictions. The role of the LOEB and the importance of engagement with the public was noted as were specific projects and developments within the respective departments. The opportunities for the County Council as a community leader as well as a major employer to support and encourage the uptake of the vaccine were discussed.

Cabinet welcomed the update and in particular recognised and thanked County Council staff for their hard work in achieving the response.

The recommendations set out in the report were considered and agreed. A

decision record is attached to these minutes.