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, the Clerk in conjunction with the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman made the decision to increase the winter cleaning schedule for the public toilets to include an additional clean during opening hours at a cost of £12 per day to ensure the toilets remain COVID secure. This decision was ratified at the full meeting of the council on Monday 5^th October.

PORTREATH PARSH COUNCIL 

COVID-19 RISK ASSESSMENT

DECISION NOTICE 

Site Name and Address: Portreath Public Conveniences 

Date of Risk Assessment: 15^th June 2020

Date of Decision: 15^th June 2020 

At their meeting on Monday 15^th June 2020 The Council carried out a Covid-19 risk assessment to identify whether sufficient measures can be put in place to allow the Portreath Parish Public Conveniences to be open to the public. Members have considered the requirements for Social Distancing, Cleaning and hygiene as part of this assessment, using government requirements in place at the time.

DECISION:

That the Portreath Parish Public Conveniences will be open from Monday 15^th June.

REASON FOR DECISION:

-      We have satisfactorily met all three of the key criteria as set by the government to ensure the facility is COVID Secure. 

-      Members are confident that the toilets are now 'COVID secure'.

-      The risk assessment process is ongoing and further measures will be implemented if required. 

-      If deemed necessary these toilets will be closed without any prior notice to the public and only reopened when COVID Secure or in line with government guidance.

Signed:          Lucy Jose                              Clerk to the Council

This decision will be reviewed on: 6^th July 2020

Contact details for reporting any issues:  portreathparishcouncil@gmail.com

At the meeting on the 4th May the following decisions were made under the scheme of emergency delegation (as approved 23rd March 2020):

-         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

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.