Resolved –
(1) That the range and
scale of activity undertaken to date by Council services, working
with partners to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the outstanding
nature of that collective effort be noted, and that the Executive
puts on record its thanks to everyone involved for their
on-going work in supporting the
communities and businesses of the district during a time of
unprecedented difficulty and uncertainty.
(2) That the key areas of
focus for the Council over the winter months and the pressures on
services and resources be noted, and requires all services to
develop business continuity and contingency plans.
(3) That it be noted that
Council capacity and resources are stretched to the limit and that
the need to respond to any further emergency would inevitably
reduce the resources available to minimise and prevent infection
deliver key services, support our communities and economy and plan
for the future.
(4) That the
recommendations to Government set out at section 7 to Document
“CL” be agreed, endorses them as the basis on which to
negotiate and position Bradford District with Government as a key
partner in preventing and minimising the spread of infection,
staying resilient over Winter, maintaining vital services,
levelling up the national economy and securing public sector
reform.
(5) That the Chief Executive be requested to ensure that Government is made aware of the Council’s position and seek a meeting with Ministers to discuss how we work more effectively together through the pandemic and in building a better future.
ACTION: Chief Executive
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate
(Nigel Smith - 01274 434635)