Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Lead Member for Emergency Planning and Regulatory Services.

The Committee considered a report by the Lead Member for Emergency Planning and Regulatory Services on the requirement for Dorset Council to be able to fulfil its emergency planning duties as a Category One responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 from 1 April 2019.

The draft Emergency Response Plan was commended by the Committee, and officers were thanked for their hard work. Recognition was also provided in relation to the significant role of emergency planning officers to keep services running in the face of substantial and challenging events.

Decision

That the draft Emergency Response Plan be approved.

Reason for Decision

To ensure the new council could respond to an emergency incident from 1 April 2019, to fulfil its obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act.