Decision details
Urgent item of business - Temporary Key Worker Permit
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
The Chair agreed to take this matter as an urgent item of business to enable the continuation of the key worker permit.
The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) seeking approval for the continuation of the key worker permit until 18 August 2020 (or until the Government guidelines change).
Resolved:
That the action taken to date and the continuation of the key worker permit to 18 August 2020 (or when the Government guidelines change) for NHS workers, care workers and volunteers working on the response to the Covid-19 pandemic in line with the national guidance (issued 3 April 2020), be approved.
Other Options
None
Reasons for Recommendation:
To continue with the key worker permit using the 3 April guidelines. The Council will be able to ensure that essential workers are supported through this unprecedented time.
Note: This is an Executive Function
Referred direct to: Place Scrutiny Committee
Cabinet Member: Cllr Woodley
Publication date: 19/06/2020
Date of decision: 16/06/2020
Decided at meeting: 16/06/2020 - Cabinet
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