The Council is responsible for the management and maintenance of the War Memorial located at the junction of the A1023 Shenfield Road and Middleton Hall Lane.  A public consultation was undertaken seeking the views of the people of Brentwood regarding a proposal for the removal of the existing planting beds around the memorial and to extend the paving area thus increasing the available space for those attending the services and events at the memorial. The report updated members on the responses following the consultation and recommends the option based on the public responses.

Following discussion Cllr Kendall MOVED and Cllr Lewis SECONDED the recommendations in the report. Members voted UNANIMOUSLY and it was resolved to:

R1. Note the public consultation responses.

R2. Approve that no further investment is required to the War Memorial and the Council will maintain the War Memorial, planting the existing area and ensuring the memorial is cleaned.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

Following a report to Community, Environment and Enforcement on 4th October 2022 it was resolved that a full public consultation be carried out seeking the views of the people of Brentwood in support of the proposal. Delegated authority be given to the S151 Officer in consultation with the Chair of Community, Environment and Enforcement Committee to determine the consultation process and decision to be made at Performance, Resource and Economic Development Committee