Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council issues apology for breaching Covid-19 restrictions
Kate Josephs says she is 'truly sorry' for her actions back in December of 2020
The Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council has apologised for gathering for drinks with colleagues in the Cabinet office to mark her leaving day back in December 2020.
Kate Josephs left her role in the Civil Service on the 18th December 2020, and has now admitted socialising the night before, at a time when indoor mixing was banned.
She issued this statement on Twitter earlier this afternoon:
In response, Sheffield City Council leader-Councillor Terry Fox-has responded with the following statement:
“Kate has made a statement today about a gathering that happened in the Cabinet Office last year. I have discussed this in person today with Kate on a one-to-one and she has said sorry.
"To be honest I need to express my deep disappointment - people will rightly feel angry and let down. I get that completely. After everything that Sheffield has been through during the pandemic, this is news that we did not want to receive.
“Over the last year, Kate’s been an asset to our city, and she is working tirelessly for Sheffield and it’s people. Our residents will understandably have questions and concerns, and we await the findings of the investigation.”