The Council had been providing funding to Thames Chase Trust since 1991, and was formed as one of the twelve Community Forests in 1990.

Engagement with Thames Chase over recent years has diminished  this is mainly due to a number of requests to them not being met.  Mainly how Brentwood Borough Council received value for money for its £7,770 investment.

The Council has now received a proposal for the Trust, which is outlined in Appendix A.  The request is to commence further engagement, and to identify how any future funding provided to the Trust can benefit our communities.

The Chair welcomed Mike Armstrong and Scott Sullivan from Thames Chase Trust.

Cllr Tee, was present as a Ward Member and spoke in support of the recommendations.

A Motion was MOVED by Cllr Lloyd and SECONDED by Cllr Sapwell to receive the recommendation set out in the report.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY to:

2.1       Members approve the re-engagement between Brentwood          Borough Council and Thames Chase Trust within existing    budgets.

2.2       That delegated power is given to the Head of Street Scene in      consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair to work with the             Thames Chase Trust on the development of a Management Plan    to be brought to the next meeting of the Environment Committee.