County council leader reflects on year of ‘meeting tough challenges of living alongside Covid-19’

At this time of year, we often reflect on the recent past as we anticipate a New Year ahead. Like the Roman God Janus, we find ourselves in state of transition, looking forward and backwards to prepare for new beginnings.

In my view, 2021 will be remembered as a year like no other. We’ve spent all 12 months in a pandemic world, working on many personal and professional levels to meet the tough challenges of living alongside Covid-19.

Sometimes the latest news or a new change in guidance can send ripples of anxiety through our communities. When residents speak with me about their concerns, it’s a fulfilling part of my role to be able to offer reassurance about how we’re making a difference here in West Sussex. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been ensuring we continue to deliver services for residents locally while taking action to support measures to counter transmission of the virus.

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