RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that:
(a) the following reviews are undertaken and presented to the Executive for decision:
· future ICT provision for elected Members;
· establishing clear protocols on virtual briefing meetings;
· new ways of working for office-based employees including more flexible home working arrangements and the future requirements of office accommodation and ICT;
· the future of the cash office
· the Council’s approach to seasonal planting in the light of the lessons learned from the pandemic period
· future parking need in Fareham Town Centre; and
· service level agreements with One Community and Fareham CAB to reflect the lessons learnt from responding to the pandemic.
(b) an Economic Development Strategy for the Borough be produced;
(c) the proposal that future deputations can also be made in writing, or by a video or audio clip, be approved, subject to the separate deputation scheme for the Planning Committee being kept under review; and
(d) thanks be given for the exemplary work and support shown to Fareham’s residents by all officers during the pandemic.