Members were asked to consider contributing to part time funding for a full time Community Engagement Officer, in order to support Brentwood residents, businesses and communities to be managed by the revenues and benefits partnership. This post would assist and address one of the key actions arising from the cost-of-living crisis action plan.

After a full discussion, Cllr Hossack MOVED and Cllr Russell SECONDED the recommendation in the report. A vote was taken and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

Members are asked to:

Approve to fund a part-time funding for a Community Engagement Officer.

Reasons for Recommendation

To support our residents, businesses, and staff through the current cost of living crisis to provide guidance, signposting to support services and assistance by recruiting to a community engagement officer.