Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director Corporate Services.

Agreed:

RESOLVED that the urgent decision be noted.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the report which set out the details of the urgent decision relating to the expenditure of £31,000 which had been incurred in the Council’s response to Operation London Bridge. In accordance with the Council’s constitution the expenditure had been reported to Members at the first available meeting of the Executive for noting. The decision was taken by the Chief Executive & Growth Director, in consultation with the Director of Finance, the Leader of the Council and Chair of the Customer Focus Scrutiny Committee. The report would also be presented to the Customer Focus Scrutiny Committee on 6 October 2022.

Particular reference was made to how Operation London Bridge was actioned within minutes of the news of the passing of the Queen and highlighted how well Exeter managed the process to ensure the event was successful.

Councillor Jobson, as an opposition group leader, spoke on this item. She thanked everyone involved for their hard work and highlighted that the efforts had shown the city in a good light.

Councillor D. Moore, as an opposition group leader, also thanked all those involved for the work undertaken.

The Leader highlighted how well Operation London Bridge had been managed and thanked all staff and Members, who went beyond the call of duty and working together, demonstrating the city’s great respect to the Queen. The Leader formally thanked the Lord Mayor for the work undertaken in taking the book of condolence to retirement homes, the hospital and the prison to sign the book.

Additional thanks, were also given to the Council’s partners, notably Sandy Park, Exeter City Football Club and Exeter Cathedral for their help and support

RESOLVED that the urgent decision be noted.