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This decision was taken as an item of urgent business to ensure Lancashire was able to put in place further appropriate outbreak control measures as soon as possible.

Cabinet received a report setting out proposals for the development of a robust and effective Outbreak Control Plan, including how it will be developed with the involvement of partners and stakeholders, and the structures which must be in place to ensure its effectiveness.

Cabinet supported the proposal that arrangements for the creation of the Local Outbreak Engagement Board would be the responsibility of the Health and Wellbeing Board, and stressed the importance of the involvement of district council representation in whatever final arrangements the Health and Wellbeing Board agreed.

Resolved: That:

  i.  the principles set out in the report for the development of the Lancashire Outbreak Control Plan be approved

  ii.  the Director of Public Health be authorised to approve the final plan, in consultation with the Director of Corporate Services, the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

  iii.  expenditure required under the plan be approved by the relevant officers in accordance with the delegation provided by the Leader of the Council in relation to urgent Covid-19 related matters, following consultation with the Leader of the Council;

  iv.  the requirement for a Local Outbreak Engagement Board be noted, and support given to the proposal that the Health and Wellbeing Board be empowered to make the necessary arrangements.

  v.  the decision be implemented immediately for the purposes of Standing Order C29 as any delay could adversely affect the execution of the county council's responsibilities.