RESOLVED:
- That 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
latest impacts on Adult Social Care and Children’s, Families,
Lifelong learning services be noted.
- That the ongoing preparation for the local elections in May 2021
and associated risks be noted.
- That the work and planning going on in respect of the transition
into recovery from the pandemic be noted and endorsed.
- That the intention to stand down the Major Incident from the end
of April 2021 be endorsed.
- That the continued use of Covid Bus Service Support Grant to
support contracted bus services which have continued to operate
through the pandemic be noted and endorsed.
Reasons 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]