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Report of the Shared Services Lead – Democratic, Scrutiny and Electoral Services attached.

Members received a report of the Shared Services Lead – Democratic, Scrutiny and Electoral Services which informed of decisions taken using urgency powers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Decisions relating primarily to the pandemic, including additional devices for schools and support for businesses ineligible for grants, were taken using the urgent decision procedure in accordance with section 35 of the Council’s constitution, which permits decisions to be made by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader or relevant Cabinet Member. 

The Chair of the Scrutiny Committee was also consulted within the process and members were notified of decisions taken through a weekly update email.

The Leader of the Conservative Group expressed support on behalf of her group for the additional devices scheme.

It was proposed by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Foster, seconded by the Deputy Leader, Councillor Mick Titherington, and subsequently

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the report be noted.