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: 24,000 young people taking up apprenticeships and work experience placements in the North East; 140 firms signed up for an “Oktoberfest” engineering and manufacturing showcase; further progress in respect of the Hitachi site; and funding plans being approved for an extension of NetPark at Sedgefield.
It was noted that Hitachi had secured an order from Scotrail for 70 electric units as part of the upgrade to the Glasgow to Edinburgh route.
Resolved:
That the presentation be noted.