Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Chief Executive which summarises the response across the council and the city during the 10-day mourning period which marked the passing of the late HM Queen Elizabeth II, known as Operation London Bridge. The report also updates on plans to permanently commemorate the life of HM Elizabeth II across the city and to progress lessons learnt into future Bridge protocol and implementation.

The Chief Executive submitted a report summarising the response across the Council and the city during the 10-day mourning period which marked the passing of the late HM Queen Elizabeth II, known as ‘Operation London Bridge’. The report also provided an update on plans to permanently commemorate the life of HM Elizabeth II across the city and to progress lessons learnt into future ‘Bridge’ protocol and implementation.

The Leader introduced the key aspects of the report and on behalf of the Board, he, together with other Members, extended their thanks to all those from within the Council and from partner organisations who had ensured that Operation London Bridge had been appropriately and effectively conducted across the city. 

Members were supportive of proposals to permanently commemorate the life of HM Elizabeth II, with assurance being provided that consultation on such matters would be undertaken on a cross-party basis prior to arrangements being finalised.

Responding to a specific enquiry raised regarding the timing of the cancellation of some formal meetings around this time, it was highlighted that such comments were welcomed as they would be taken into consideration as part of the lessons learnt review work taking place.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the key impacts and wider response to Operation London Bridge, as detailed within the submitted report, be noted;

(b)  That on behalf of the Council, the Board extends its thanks to the Council’s staff and its partners for their efforts, which ensured a timely and appropriate Council and city response;

(c)  That the plans, as outlined within the submitted report for permanent commemoration to mark the life of HM Elizabeth II, be supported.