Minutes:
The Chief Executive gave a verbal update on the Council’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Council’s planning had been ongoing since February and as the situation was escalating the Gold command structure had been established to enable the necessary decisions to be taken quickly within a robust governance structure. A number of Task Groups were in place and there was also strong engagement with the NHS and other partners, as well as regular communication with staff.
The Council was taking a responsible and proportionate response and was planning for a worst case scenario. Critical services had been agreed and work was taking place to identify high risk clients. The impact on services would be extensive and the authority was following Government’s guidance.
Lead Members would be updated regularly as the situation evolved.
Resolved – That the update be noted.