The report summarised the work being undertaken to ensure that Brentwood Borough Council had sufficient business continuity arrangements in place which would activate in whole or in part if critical infrastructure was lost within the short or long term. Business continuity arrangements were essential if the Council was to remain functional in the maintenance of its services to the public and other stakeholders.

The Business Continuity function was audited on 14March 2014. The measures put in place would ensure that all recommendations made in the audit report were suitably actioned.

The need for continual updating was discussed and featured in the workplan.  The completion of a shared telephone system with Southend Borough Council would improve resilience.  

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Clark and SECONDED by Cllr Barrett to receive the recommendation in the report.

After a full discussion a vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that:

1. Members agree the work which had been undertaken to date and progress on outstanding matters.

Termination of Meeting

During the preceding item, in accordance with Rule 28 of Part 4.1. – Council Procedure Rule, the business of the meeting not having concluded by two hours after its start, Members voted to agree to continue with the meeting for a further 30 minutes.