Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
RESOLVED:
- The latest
public health situation with regard to Covid-19, nationally and in
Surrey be noted.
- That the
actions being delivered through Surrey’s Local Outbreak
Control Plan, including the vaccination roll out, and the ongoing
support to vulnerable residents, including through the
council’s Community Helpline and the Covid Winter Support
Grant scheme be noted and endorsed.
- That the
enacting and success of surge testing in two Surrey localities,
with the support and co-operation of local residents be
noted.
- That the
latest impacts on Adult Social Care and Children’s, Families,
Lifelong learning services be noted.
- That the
continued lobbying for prioritisation of key workers, including
teachers, to have access to the vaccination programme as soon as
possible be noted and endorsed.
- That the ongoing preparation for the local elections in May 2021
and associated risks be noted and endorsed.
- That the work and planning going on in respect of the transition
into recovery from the pandemic be noted and endorsed.
- That the use of the council’s Holiday Activities and Food
Programme allocations in 2020/21 and 2021/22 be noted and
endorsed.
Reason for Decision:
The
county and council continue to face unprecedented challenges due to
the Covid-19 crisis. We are simultaneously managing response
activity and work with our partners to enable recovery within the
county, looking ahead to a return to day-to-day life for
communities following the end of national lockdown.
The
recommendations set out in this report ensure Cabinet are appraised
of the most recent work going on across the council to protect,
sustain and support residents and communities and the economy of
Surrey.
[Where
necessary a waiver for call-in will be sought from the relevant
Select Committee Chairman]
Publication date: 24/02/2021
Date of decision: 23/02/2021
Decided at meeting: 23/02/2021 - Cabinet
Effective from: 04/03/2021
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