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Access to Emergency Pan-London Mortuary Capacity due to Covid-19
To seek approval for accelerated payments to provide Emergency Mortuary Capacity in the event of a Covid-19 Wave 2.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2020
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
The decision is taken in light of the potential for a Covid-19 second wave outbreak, the severity and impact of which is unknown but which must be accounted for now, specifically in order for Brent to secure emergency access to new regional mortuary capacity by a deadline of 4 September.
Access to this emergency mortuary capacity requires agreement and payment to the regional coordination by 4 September.
In light of the potential for a recurrence of the pandemic, mortuary capacity may become very limited very quickly. Any delay would impede the council’s emergency response to such an outbreak and prevent access to mortuary capacity at a critical time.
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt -
Decision due: 3 Sep 2020 by Chief Executive
Lead director: Director - Public Realm
Explanation for NOT five clear days notice: In light of the potential for a recurrence of the pandemic, mortuary capacity may become very limited very quickly. Any delay would impede the council’s emergency response to such an outbreak and prevent access to mortuary capacity at a critical time.
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