This report sets out decisions that have been taken as a matter of urgency in response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic under the Chief Executive’s delegated authority to protect the Council’s interest in the current emergency.

The report sets out in Appendix A the status of Council services, including any closures and changes for information, during the latest Covid-19 related restrictions due to be in place from 5 November to 2 December 2020.

It is the decision of the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to publicise the status of services, including closures and changes, as set out in Appendix A, arising from national restrictions expected to be in place from 5 November to 2 December 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It is the decision of the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to extend these provisions from 3 December 2020 if the national lockdown is not lifted and until such time as a further Decision Book can be completed with further changes identified to respond the situation then in force.