A following motion was submitted to Ordinary Council on 18 October 2017:

This Council recognises the sharp drop in illegal incursions on Brentwood Council owned land over the last 12 months and acknowledges the success of the land protection measures, which include bollards and height restrictors, that have been installed by the Council. 

This Council further notes and welcomes the strong working relationship with Essex Police, Essex County Council and the Traveller Unit and pledges to continue to operate closely with these partner organisations. 

A report will be brought to the Environment and Enforcement Committee to review the need for any further protection and security improvement works on publicly owned open spaces, that would benefit the Borough of Brentwood.  Resulting recommendations will be included as part of the budget setting process for 2018/19.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Parker and SECONDED by Cllr Bridge to approve the recommendations in the report.

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

1.    Members note the progress on works to protect Council land against unauthorised entry and outcomes of actions taken. 

2.    Members authorise officers to identify possible areas where additional or improvements in security would be appropriate and to provide estimated costs. 

Reason for recommendations

To continue to effectively reduce the likelihood of unauthorised incursions onto Council and Parish Council land in the Borough and to reduce the impact of additional expenditure, particularly on site clearance.