East Cambridgeshire District Council has tonight (21 May) unanimously supported a Liberal Democrat proposal to establish a cross-party working group to move forward the district’s recovery from the covid-19 pandemic.

Cllr Charlotte Cane (Bottisham), who proposed the motion, said: “Our district faces a number of challenges as we hope to move out of lockdown and into economic recovery. But there are also opportunities, to build on the wonderful community spirit that has emerged, to encourage more sustainable modes of transport, and to rebuild our economy in a way that helps to address the threat of climate change.

“The working party we have successfully proposed will help achieve this important task.”

Cllr Mark Inskip (Sutton), who seconded the motion, said: “Communities and parish councils have stepped forward in ways we could not have imagined to support vulnerable residents. The district council now needs to work with these volunteers, and with local businesses, to shape our area’s recovery. Our proposed working party will be a key part of this.”

The Liberal Democrats’ motion passed unanimously with minor amendments and cross-party support.