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Surrey County Council preparations for Exiting the European Union (Brexit) - 31 October exit date
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Meeting: 24/09/2019 - Cabinet (Item 156)
Additional documents:
- item 12 - Brexit - Annex A - MHCLG local authority preparedness checklist, item 156
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- item 12 - Brexit - Annex B - Letter from Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP to local authorities, item 156
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- item 12 - Brexit - Annex C - 20m funding allocations 16082019, item 156
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- item 12 - Brexit - Annex D - 190816 LRF Funding letter FINAL, item 156
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- Webcast for Surrey County Council preparations for Exiting the European Union (Brexit) - 31 October exit date
Decision:
RESOLVED:
That the current position of the council’s preparations, including the plans and preparations that are expected to be implemented by Thursday 31 October 2019 be endorsed (expected date for Britain’s formal withdrawal from the European Union).
Reason for decision:
Brexit carries a number of potential possibilities and implications for the county. Surrey County Council has a responsibility to prepare for all eventualities, particularly those which pose negative implications for residents, communities and organisations. The council’s ongoing work outlines how it will ensure the necessary plans and preparations are in place to mitigate any potential immediate and short term implications and provide support and assurance where possible. This is in line with guidance provided by central government.
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Minutes:
The Brexit update report was presented by the Deputy Leader which detailed the ongoing work Surrey County Council and partners were undertaking to prepare for all eventualities of Britain’s anticipated exit of the European Union on Thursday 31 October 2019. The council’s preparations aimed to mitigate any potential implications for the county – particularly in the immediate and short term – and support residents, communities and organisations. The report presented the partnership work that has been taking place with central government, neighbouring counties, boroughs and districts, health partners, local enterprise partnerships and the chamber of commerce.
The Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Families spoke of the preparedness of Children’s services under the Yellow Hammer guidance.
The Leader thanked Mr Steve Owen-Hughes for his work as Chairman of the Resilience Forum and for corralling partners to plan.
RESOLVED:
That the current position of the council’s preparations, including the plans and preparations that are expected to be implemented by Thursday 31 October 2019 be endorsed (expected date for Britain’s formal withdrawal from the European Union).
Reason for decision:
Brexit carries a number of potential possibilities and implications for the county. Surrey County Council has a responsibility to prepare for all eventualities, particularly those which pose negative implications for residents, communities and organisations. The council’s ongoing work outlines how it will ensure the necessary plans and preparations are in place to mitigate any potential immediate and short term implications and provide support and assurance where possible. This is in line with guidance provided by central government.
The decision was unanimous.