Agenda item

Members noted the Chief Executive’s report which included confirmation of the National Park Grant settlement for 2020/21 and updates on current work and issues both nationally and within the National Park.

The Chief Executive gave a verbal update on plans to deal with any disruption to National Park work by the Coronavirus.  The Authority was following current advice from the Government and was regularly updating both staff and Members by email.  The Authority’s Scheme of Delegation had emergency powers to enable the Chief Executive to make decisions and the Authority had a business continuity plan in place.  Preparations had been made for remote working when required but the Authority could not hold virtual committee meetings as current legislation did not allow for this.  If any Member meeting needed to be cancelled this would be communicated as soon as possible.  The Chief Executive stated that the Authority was emphasising the current preventative advice of good hygiene.  She advised Members to keep a regular check on emails for updated information.

In response to Members’ queries the Chief Executive stated that they were considering the possible effects on income streams and how to overcome them, including the Government’s Bellwin scheme of emergency financial assistance to local authorities.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.