Leader's and Deputy Leader's Announcements
To receive such announcements as may be made by the Leader and Deputy Leader.
Minutes:
The Leader of the Council, in summary:
· briefed the Council on the move into the Covid-19 Tier 2 restrictions
· reported on how the Council had adapted to dealing with Covid-19 issues
· commented on the financial situation facing the Council and local government as a result of Covid-19
· encouraged everybody to follow the ‘Hand, Face, Space’ guidance, to get a test if they have symptoms and to download the NHS Covid-19 App to their phones
· announced that a development agreement had been signed for the Crewe Royal Arcade Scheme.
The Deputy Leader of the Council, in summary:
· paid tribute to all Council staff who had worked hard to keep the Council services running during the pandemic
· thanked the Democratic Services Team for making today’s first virtual meeting of full Council possible
· highlighted the work with local business and the Cheshire and Warrington LEP to allow the exchange of information on the effects of covid-19 on the business community
· reported on the progress of the Congleton Relief Road, the Middlewich Bypass, HS2 Phase 2b and the redevelopment in Crewe.