The coronavirus outbreak has presented us with a unique set of challenges and in these unprecedented times the unfortunate decision to suspend normal council business has been made by Councillors at an extraordinary meeting held today, 23^rd March 2020.  A copy of this plan is available to view on the website.

During the meeting on Monday 23^rd March 2020 members resolved that Portreath Parish Council would delegate authority to the Clerk in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman to take any actions necessary with associated expenditure to protect the interests of the community and ensure council business continuity during the period of the pandemic Coronavirus, informed by consultation with the members of the council.

All decisions made under the emergency delegated authority will be included on this page of the website.

-         Under the scheme of emergency delegation (approved on the 23rd March), the meeting resolved to adopt supplementary Standing Orders to meet the statutory requirements for the holding of remote meetings, and this lasts until May 7th, 2021 or the repeal of legislation whichever is the earlier. (See Attached)

-         Under the scheme of emergency delegation (approved on the 23rd March), the meeting resolved to sign up to the Pro package on the zoom platform to gain the ability to host full council meetings virtually at a cost of £11.99 a month.

-         Under the scheme of emergency delegation (approved on the 23rd March), The meeting agreed to update the document adopted on the 23rd March COVID-19: Portreath Parish Council Plan, to allow the council to meet virtually.

-         Under the scheme of emergency delegation (approved on the 23rd March), the meeting ratified the decision to source, purchase and donate PPE to Harbour House

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Under delegated authority in conjunction with the Chairman and Vice Chairman the decision has been made to contact Openreach and accept their offer to move the telecommunications pole from its present position to the grassed area at the end of the building.

Following the decision to instruct Openreach to move the telecommunication pole, under delegated authority in conjunction with the Chairman and Vice Chairman the decision has been made to postpone any expenditure on the old toilet block until such time as the funds are available.

Under the scheme of emergency delegation in conjunction with the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman the decision to close the public toilets and stand down all contractors until further notice had been made in consultation with councillors via email.

Under the scheme of emergency delegation in conjunction with the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman the decision to expand the website at a cost of £150+ vat has been made in order to accommodate the essential information that needs to be communicated with parishioners.