Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Executive on the Council’s key achievements and service improvements for Quarter 3 of 2020-21.

Cabinet noted the report and contents of the Achievements List.

Report of the Chief Executive on the Council’s key achievements and service improvements for Quarter 3 of 2020-21.

Some of the achievements, Cabinet were asked to note over this Quarter were:

•    October – A ground breaking event for the start of the High View Regeneration project in Hatfield was held, the formal opening of the HatTech Business Centre took place, there was a new Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights, and the coronation fountain turned pink again to mark breast cancer awareness month.

•    November – A virtual Remembrance Sunday Commemoration was held online and was viewed by around 2,500 people, A new homes proposal was agreed for the Local Plan submission, the ‘Your Welwyn Hatfield Survey’ was launched which received over 1,600 responses, and there was a Mayoral presentation of funds for the Mayor’s charity, Potential Kids.

•    December – A ground breaking event for the redevelopment of the Minster Close site in Hatfield took place, A new business restrictions grant was introduced, New online Covid training for taxi drivers on ‘travel with confidence’ started, and a new warmer homes scheme for local people was launched.

RESOLVED:

Cabinet noted the report and contents of the Achievements List.