The report provided an update on the project proposal for ‘Opportunity Brentwood’

A motion was MOVED by Councillor Parker and SECONDED by Councillor Rowlands to agree the recommendations in the report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY 

1.         That Option D be agreed, that the Economic Development Team hold further discussions with the Borough’s secondary schools in the Autumn 2015 to assess their desire to take part in ‘Opportunity Brentwood’ in 2016/17, and if this is positive then this event be facilitated working in partnership with our large employers and Thurrock Council/” Opportunity Thurrock”.

2.         That the implementation and necessary resourcing of this project be agreed and be undertaken with delegated authority to do so being granted to the Head of Planning and Development in consultation with the Chair of the Committee utilizing the 2016/17 Economic Development Budget.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:

To progress the project proposal for ‘Opportunity Brentwood’ for 2016/17 in order to support the skills and employability priority of the Brentwood Economic Development Strategy.