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Response to Covid-19 – Inspiring new thinking for our future

Meeting: 14/07/2020 - Cabinet (Item 8)

8 Gateshead Council's Response to COVID-19 - Steps Towards Recovery pdf icon PDF 558 KB

Report of the Chief Executive

Minutes:

Consideration has been given to a further update on discussions with

Councillors, Corporate Management Team and employees on developing a

recovery framework.

 

 

 

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the contents of the report be noted.

 

 

 

 

(ii)

That the continuation of the shielding hubs arrangements through until September 2020 to support our local communities be approved.

 

 

 

 

(iii)

That the advice and guidance from the Director of Public Health continue to be acted upon in relation to the reintroduction of Council services.

 

 

 

 

(iv)

That the shielding hubs model and The Gateshead Housing Company review be approved as the basis for bringing forward a route map for recovery within the borough.

 

 

 

 

(v)

That the continuing appreciation of the response of employees, partners and local community/voluntary organisations in providing services and assistance to the residents of Gateshead during the pandemic, be placed on record.

 

 

 

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

 

 

 

 

(A)

To support and guide the borough’s recovery from COVID-19.

 

 

 

 

(B)

To help support and build a more resilient Gateshead.