Issue - meetings
Any other urgent business
Meeting: 09/03/2020 - Cabinet (Item 17)
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Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Head of Executive and Member Services or his representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.
Decision:
Cabinet noted that in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Council’s Access to Information Rules and Standing Order 60, the Leader of the Council had agreed to receive the following report from the Director of Public Health as an urgent item on the grounds it reflected the pace at which the situation in responce to the coronavirus/COVID-19 was developing at both a national and global level.
Coronavirus/COVID-19: Response and Preparedness
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the content of the report and update provided in relation to the response established both nationally and locally to the COVID-19/coronavirus along with the current guidance and advice from Public Health England (PHE).
(2) To note the current update provided at the meeting in terms of confirmed cases which now stood at 319 people having been tested as positive in the UK. Of these 61 were located in London, including 3 in Brent.
(3) The particular focus on support and communication being provided by the Council for Adult Social Care commissioned providers, including Homecare agencies and Care Homes, which had been designed to reflect the latest guidance from PHE.
(4) The thanks to officers for the update provided and their ongoing efforts in developing and delivering the Council’s response.
Minutes:
None, other than considered at the start of the meeting (item 7 above refers).