Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

Following the announcement of COSLA Leaders and Ministers in regard to the Local Authority COVID Economic Recovery Fund, the Council delegated the decision as to how this money would be spent to the Leader, Depute Leader and Leader of the largest Opposition Group.

The Council considered a report providing Members with detail of the options agreed.  A further option for the continuation of 2 COVID Officers recommended to be paid from the monies within the Recovery and Renewal Fund was also included for Council approval.

Decision

The Council –

1.    Noted the suite of options that have been agreed under delegation by the Leader, Depute Leader and Leader of the largest Opposition Group on 4 April 2020.

2.    Approved that £70,000 of funding to support the continuation of 2 COVID Support Officers be funded from the Council’s Recovery and Renewal Fund.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated March 2022, submitted)