Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Climate Change on the response to Storm Arwen which included an improvement plan for managing future incidents (for copy of report, see file of minutes).

Councillor Shuttleworth, Portfolio Holder for Rural Communities and Highways informed the Cabinet that the review had provided the opportunity for those involved in the response to Storm Arwen to have a voice in the learning going forward.  In compiling the report and action plan the Council had listened to individuals, community groups and Members of the Council who had provided feedback, along with partners from the emergency services, the resilience forum and Northern Powergrid.

Councillor Wilkes, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods and Climate Change considered that officers of the County Council at all levels did an incredible job during Storm Arwen to help residents.

Resolved:

That the recommendations in the report be approved.