CONSERVATIVE Group Amendment

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

That deletions are made in 2.2 as shown with strikethrough below and two further recommendations 2.6 and 2.7 are added as shown in bold italics below.

2.1     That Members note the range of options set out in paragraph 3.7 of the report;

2.2    Members agree to continue the current arrangements as set out in paragraph  3.1 with the modifications regarding the social distancing requirement as detailed in paragraph 3.7 A C of the report;

2.3    Members agree that Committee pre-meets and Working Group meetings continue to be held virtually;

2.4    Members agree that full Council meetings are held within Council venues where reasonably practicable;

2.5    Members note that the position will be kept under review and any proposed changes reported to full Council unless the implementation of changes is needed urgently to comply with the Council’s obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974;

2.6 Members notes residents’ concerns at the continuation of the practice of staff working from home and impact of this on service delivery; and

2.7     Members encourage the Council to bring back public-facing departments as soon as possible.

Proposed by: Cllr Nemeth                                     Seconded by: Cllr Barnett

Recommendations to read if carried:

2.1     That Members note the range of options set out in paragraph 3.7 of the report;

2.2    Members agree to continue the current arrangements as set out in paragraph  3.1 with the modifications regarding the social distancing requirement as detailed in paragraph 3.7 C of the report;

2.3    Members agree that Committee pre-meets and Working Group meetings continue to be held virtually;

2.4    Members agree that full Council meetings are held within Council venues where reasonably practicable;

2.5    Members note that the position will be kept under review and any proposed changes reported to full Council unless the implementation of changes is needed urgently to comply with the Council’s obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974;

2.6     Members notes residents’ concerns at the continuation of the practice of staff working from home and impact of this on service delivery; and

2.7     Members encourage the Council to bring back public-facing departments as soon as possible.