Decision details

To seek amendments to the scheme of delegation in respect of health, safety and emergency planning functions following the departure of the Health, Safety and Emergency Planning Officer (HSEPO).

THAT the Leader of the Council:
1)Agrees the changes to delegations set out in Appendix 2.

To allow for smooth day-to-day operational and response management and avoid the Executive being burdened with operational decisions.

Alternative delegations could be agreed, or no changes to delegations agreed. Without an HSEPO in post, the delegations which currently attach to that role would have to be carried out by the Executive which would place an additional burden on the Executive particularly where policy or practice requires swift action to prevent risk to the health and safety of residents and staff.