Decision details
Emergency Planning and Civil Contingencies
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Civil Contingencies' legislation requires
the Council to ensure robust emergency and business continuity
planning. The Council is supported by the Civil Contingencies Unit
(CCU) and the report will set out the role of members as part of
its overall preparedness'.
Decisions:
Report of the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Health and Community Partnerships to set the current progress on the Council’s preparedness for Emergency and Business Continuity planning, as required by Civil Contingencies legislation, regulations, and directions.
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that Cabinet: |
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Acknowledged and Supported the Emergency Planning & Business Continuity Improvement Plan – RAG rated and shown at Annex 1;
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Endorsed the Local Government Association’s 2018 Guidance document titled ‘A Councillor’s Guide to Civil Emergencies’ when dealing with major incidents and emergencies and shown at Annex 2; and
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Delegated authority to the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Health and Community Partnerships, in conjunction with Assistant Director Neighbourhoods, for the development of member FAQs and communications guidance on handling emergency planning situations - supporting Member seminar(s) and onward training material via the Council’s MemberZone. |
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(Moved by Councillor S Smith and seconded by Councillor P Thompson) |
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Report author: Tina Mustafa
Publication date: 23/02/2024
Date of decision: 22/02/2024
Decided at meeting: 22/02/2024 - Cabinet
Effective from: 02/03/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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