Agenda item
Agreement of Proposed COVID Memorial Activity in Sheffield
- Meeting of Co-operative Executive, Wednesday 19 January 2022 2.00 pm (Item 8.)
- View the background to item 8.
Report of the Executive Director, Resources
Decision:
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This report detailed proposed COVID Memorial activity in Sheffield during 2022 and sought agreement from Co-operative Executive for these proposals. Members were also invited to provide any further thoughts and guidance. |
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RESOLVED: That Co-operative Executive:-
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8.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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There has been a degree of discussion over the last ten months regarding these proposals, including with elected members. However by taking the decision to agree these proposals Co-operative Executive will help to firmly put these proposals in place as Sheffield’s commitment to memorialising the pandemic period, and the work on these proposals can then move forward in earnest. Outcomes from this decision include:
- Providing a start point for sharing the proposals with Sheffield citizens; - Setting in motion a more concentrated round of involvement and consultation; - Confirming the start of work on the Memorial Archive once mini-competition bids have been assessed; - Enabling discussions with LAC Chairs and others to roll forward in respect of the Memorial trail; - Enabling consultation around and the tendering process for a centralised memorial. |
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8.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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8.4.1 |
The COVID Memorial Group mulled over a number of potential options for memorial activity, but the three strands as set out were established very early on. Once those principles were in place the group has considered and continues to consider some of the detail. However no significant alternative approaches have been suggested or considered. |
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8.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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8.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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8.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Executive Director, Resources |
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8.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Overview and Scrutiny Committee |
Minutes:
8.1 |
This report detailed proposed COVID Memorial activity in Sheffield during 2022 and sought agreement from Co-operative Executive for these proposals. Members were also invited to provide any further thoughts and guidance.
3 elements were proposed to the memorial. A memorial archive, a memorial trail and a centralised memorial. Funding was in place and public engagement would take place before final decisions were made. |
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8.2 |
RESOLVED: That Co-operative Executive:-
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8.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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8.3.1 |
There has been a degree of discussion over the last ten months regarding these proposals, including with elected members. However, by taking the decision to agree these proposals Co-operative Executive will help to firmly put these proposals in place as Sheffield’s commitment to memorialising the pandemic period, and the work on these proposals can then move forward in earnest. Outcomes from this decision include:
- Providing a start point for sharing the proposals with Sheffield citizens; - Setting in motion a more concentrated round of involvement and consultation; - Confirming the start of work on the Memorial Archive once mini-competition bids have been assessed; - Enabling discussions with LAC Chairs and others to roll forward in respect of the Memorial trail; - Enabling consultation around and the tendering process for a centralised memorial. |
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8.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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8.4.1 |
The COVID Memorial Group mulled over a number of potential options for memorial activity, but the three strands as set out were established very early on. Once those principles were in place the group has considered and continues to consider some of the detail. However no significant alternative approaches have been suggested or considered. |
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8.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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8.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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8.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Executive Director, Resources |
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8.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Overview and Scrutiny Committee |
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