Decision details

The Committee was informed that in the 10 days since the report had been written there had been an increase in the rate of COVID-19 infections.  It was noted that prior to this the Borough had seen infection rates radically decrease below the national average.  It was considered that the return of pupils to schools was a major cause of the increase in infections.

The Committee thanked officers for the extra work that they had done throughout the pandemic, and the success of the Business Grants Scheme was singled out for praise. 

Discussion centred on whether or not there was a correlation between deprivation and a higher rate of death from COVID-19. 

It was proposed by Councillor M Radulovic MBE and seconded by Councillor S J Carr that this Committee notes with concern the number of deaths from COVID - 19 experienced in Broxtowe, especially in the north of the area, and calls on the CCG to undertake a review so that any learning and preventative measures can be incorporated into responses to any further pandemic waves.  Debate focused on whether discussions about data should be held in public, the correct forum for an investigation and the lack of a discernible pattern in the data.  On being put to the meeting the motion was carried.

RESOLVED that this Committee notes with concern the number of deaths from COVID - 19 experienced in Broxtowe, especially in the north of the area, and calls on the CCG to undertake a review so that any learning and preventative measures can be incorporated into responses to any further pandemic waves.