Decision - Covid-19 City Recovery Programme Progress Update

RESOLVED:

(1)             That the progress update report be noted;

(2)             That the Executive Director Economy, Environment & Culture be granted delegated authority to procure and award a contract for the deployment of city marshalls to support the management of safe space on the seafront and in our retail high streets;

(3)             That officers be requested to bring a report to the September Sub-Committee on the impact of Covid-19 upon disadvantaged communities along with proposals for supporting community recovery, including consideration of the equalities’ implications of the recovery planning process; and

(4)             That further to the work of the council’s internal Ways of Working cell, a report be commissioned, in consultation with staff fora and Trade Unions, detailing options for recognising and rewarding all council staff for their efforts during Covid-19 pandemic.