The report before Members provided an update on progress with the Business Needs Survey, Brentwood for Growth, Essex Rivers LEADER bid, Low Carbon Grants for Business, superfast Essex Broadband Programme and Crossrail Economic Impact Study,

With regard to Brentwood for Growth, the Chair advised that he and Anne Knight were to meet with prospective members of the group to discuss its objectives before a decision was made whether it should re-convene.

The Chair thanked officers for their work in relation to the Council’s economic development.

Cllr Kendall MOVED and Cllr Keeble SECONDED the recommendations in the report and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that Members note the report and progress made on key initiatives and projects.