Decision

(i)  To note the attached
report detailing the urgent decision taken under delegated urgent
decision powers by the Chief Executive on 22nd December, 2023.

Reasons for the decision

The council is undertaking a number of
improvement and transformation activities which require support
from a range of specialist roles. In order to progress this work at
pace, additional capacity is required over and above current and
approved resource levels

Alternative options considered

Not applicable.