The report before Members presented the Brentwood Economic Strategy Work Plan for 2017/18 following the Policy, Finance and Resources Committee’s approval of the refreshed 2017-2020 Brentwood Economic Strategy.

The Work Plan outlined a range of Economic Development initiatives and projects to drive forward the refreshed Brentwood Economic Strategy to enable economic growth for the Borough and to bring economic benefits to businesses and residents, ultimately supporting an improved quality of life for those who lived, worked and did business in Brentwood.

Cllr Mrs McKinlay MOVED and Cllr Kerslake SECONDED the recommendations within the report and following a discussion a vote was taken on a show of hands and it was

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY

That Members approve the Brentwood Economic Strategy Work Plan 2017/8 to support the delivery of the Economic Strategy.

(During the discussion Cllr Kendall declared a non pecuniary interest under the Council’s Code of Conduct by virtue of his son having attended Chelmsford College, also being the owner of a small business).

Reasons for Recommendation

To approve the Brentwood Economic Strategy Work Plan 2017/8 to support the delivery of the Brentwood Economic Strategy 2017-2010.