RESOLVED that
a) the tireless work of the voluntary sector, both during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic, be commended;
b) the Council continues to build and nurture the relationships forged with partners during the pandemic and to further develop its role as a community leader providing pivotal central support to all parties;
c) the Communications Team continues to prioritise the Council’s relationship with Ashfield’s voluntary sector, providing an effective conduit for the dissemination of information and signposting services as required;
d) the Council continues to support Ashfield residents and offer encouragement and guidance to enable reintegration back into local communities with a particular focus on working with organisations supporting vulnerable groups;
e) the Council continues to ensure available grant funding is effectively administered to local businesses and organisations to assist with the reinvigoration and support of Ashfield’s local economy following the pandemic;
f) the information contained within this report, including the summary of work and outcomes achieved by the COVID-19 Recovery Scrutiny Panel, be received and noted.