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(Report of the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Health and Community Partnerships)
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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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