Minutes:
The Overview and Scrutiny Officer, Diane Close referred Members to the recent prominent articles and news stories relating to the remit of the Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee (for copy see file of minutes). The articles included: a scheme to encourage shoppers to support small businesses; the option for Hitachi to buy an adjacent site at Newton Aycliffe for further development; the launch of a rural support network “Rural Connect” across the North East; and commencement of the construction of a new Passport Office at Freeman’s Reach, Durham City.
Resolved:
That the presentation be noted.