LGA responds to Coronavirus Action Plan

Responding to the Government’s action plan for dealing with coronavirus, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, said:

“Protecting and supporting communities, including our most vulnerable, remains councils’ top priority. They are working closely alongside Public Health England, the NHS and others to assess risk, provide advice to communities and try to prevent this virus spreading further. 

“Local plans are in place for every eventuality, including a pandemic. 

“Directors of Public Health, working in councils, have specialist knowledge of the management of threats, such as viruses. They continue to work round-the-clock to deal with this rapidly evolving situation by using tried and tested infection control procedures to contain and delay the spread of the virus.

“Councils are also reviewing their business continuity plans in case of disruption to key services and looking at how they can best use their staff and mobilise resources. They will continue to be guided by national medical advice and government guidance.

“If the virus spreads, it will place extra demands on council resources which we will continue to discuss with Government.”