Issue - meetings
URGENT MATTERS
Meeting: 20/10/2020 - Cabinet (Item 3)
URGENT MATTERS
Notice of
items which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be considered at the meeting
as a matter of urgency pursuant to Section 100B(4) of the
Local Government Act 1972.
Decision:
The Chief Executive provided an update following the Welsh
Government announcement the previous day to introduce a circuit breaker across
Wales to help regain control of coronavirus.
Minutes:
At the Leader’s request the Chief Executive provided an
update following the Welsh Government (WG) announcement to introduce a circuit
breaker across Wales to help regain control of coronavirus. In discussions with WG specific measures to
protect Denbighshire’s economy and citizens had been sought including support
packages for businesses together with information and clear guidance, some of
which had been addressed in the WG announcement. Assurances were provided that officers were
working hard to ensure a safe close down of services and to put in place
mechanisms to support business and vulnerable clients, and also to make as much
information available as possible through communication and social media
channels. Further updates would be
provided in the coming days.