Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Development attached.

Decision Made (Unanimously):

1.    Cabinet approves the South Ribble Local Prevention Zone Framework.

2.    Cabinet notes that the document is dynamic, and will be amended on a frequent basis in line with the risk based response.

The Leader presented a report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Development  seeking approval for the South Ribble Local Prevention Zone Framework.

The Framework sets out how the Council will work with partners, businesses and the public at a local level to prevent, contain and manage COVID-19 outbreaks. 

Cabinet thanked officers for their work on the framework and responding to the pandemic.  It was suggested that regular updates on the pandemic continue to be provided to Members.

Decision made (Unanimously):

1. Cabinet approves the South Ribble Local Prevention Zone Framework.

2. Cabinet notes that the document is dynamic, and will be amended on a frequent basis in line with the risk based response.

Reason(s) for the decision:

The framework provides local management to help break the chains of COVID-19 transmission to enable people to return to and maintain a more normal way of life.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The alternative option was to continue with the status quo.  If the status quo was maintained it is likely that the Council would not have an agreed framework to clarify responsibilities and empower the Council to take preventative action and make strong decisions locally.