Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

1.    That the latest public health situation nationally and in Surrey with regard to COVID-19 and the latest information regarding the government’s Test and Trace programme be noted.

2.    That the financial support being provided to social care providers and Care Homes be noted.

3.    That the support being provided to local businesses through a range of grants, guidance and signposting be noted.

4.    That the activity underway across the county to restore and restart services, activities and the economy, as national lockdown measures were eased be noted.

5.    That a contribution of £200,000 to the Community Foundation Surrey Coronavirus Support Fund was approved to provide additional financial support to the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector, match-funded where possible. 

Reason for decision:

The county and council continue to face unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to response activity, attention is turning to the re-starting, restoration and recovery of services and day-to-day life, as lockdown measures are eased nationally.

The recommendations set out in this report ensure Cabinet are appraised of the work going on across the council to protect, sustain and support our residents and communities and the economy of Surrey.

[Where necessary a waiver for call-in will be sought from the relevant Select Committee Chairman.]

The Leader presented a detailed briefing on the work undertaken to support residents during this time and work to do over the coming months.  He highlighted the test and trace system and encouraged anyone with symptoms to get tested.  Those that test positive would be contacted by the test and trace team and whilst voluntary, it was important for those people to give details of contacts.  It was expected that analysed data would be available down to postcode level soon and even more locally in the near future.  If a particular location is identified by the data then the council would post information and advice through social media and mainly via the council’s Facebook page.  Lastly, he explained that there was a Local Outbreak Plan which was to be submitted to Government and would be available on the council’s website soon.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the latest public health situation nationally and in Surrey with regard to COVID-19 and the latest information regarding the government’s Test and Trace programme be noted.

2.    That the financial support being provided to social care providers and Care Homes be noted.

3.    That the support being provided to local businesses through a range of grants, guidance and signposting be noted.

4.    That the activity underway across the county to restore and restart services, activities and the economy, as national lockdown measures were eased be noted.

5.    That a contribution of £200,000 to the Community Foundation Surrey Coronavirus Support Fund was approved to provide additional financial support to the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector, match-funded where possible. 

Reason for decision:

The county and council continue to face unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to response activity, attention is turning to the re-starting, restoration and recovery of services and day-to-day life, as lockdown measures are eased nationally.

The recommendations set out in this report ensure Cabinet are appraised of the work going on across the council to protect, sustain and support our residents and communities and the economy of Surrey.

[Where necessary a waiver for call-in will be sought from the relevant Select Committee Chairman.]