The report presented a Brentwood Economic Statement based on the recent findings of the Enterprising Essex:  Opportunities and Challenges report undertaken by the Essex Economic Commission. 

Cllr Mrs McKinlay MOVED and Cllr Kerslake SECONDED the recommendation in the report, subject to an amendment and a vote was taken by  a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

1.    That Members note the Economic Statement (Appendix A of the report) and agree that the Brentwood ED Strategy is updated, taking into account the findings of the Statement and informing the 2017/18 ED Work Plan and agree to bring back to the Policy, Finance and Resource Committee.

Reason for recommendation

To note the Brentwood Economic Statement and agree that the ED Strategy is updated, taking into account the findings of the Statement and informing the 2017/18 ED Work Plan.