Report of the leader of the council
1. To receive the report of the leader of the council.
2. Urgent cabinet decision
Council is requested to note the details of the following urgent decision.
Additional Restriction Grant Defrayal Omicron Update
On 1 February 2022, Councillor Bethia Thomas, Cabinet member for Community Engagement, took a decision to approve amendments to the Vale of White Horse District Council Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme – Winter 2021 to account for Omicron updates and to authorise the head of development and corporate landlord, in consultation with the head of finance, to award grants.
The chair of the Scrutiny Committee agreed to waive call in to allow the funds to be awarded immediately to meet Government conditions for the scheme or risk losing available business support funds.
Minutes:
Councillor Emily Smith, Leader of the council, provided an update on a number of matters. The text of her address is available on the council’s website.
Council noted the details of an urgent decision taken by Councillor Bethia Thomas, Cabinet member for Community Engagement, to approve amendments to the Vale of White Horse District Council Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme.
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