Minutes:
The Overview and Scrutiny Officer 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: Dalton Park set for a £2m refurbishment, following Phase 2 development further investment in the centre to improve the shopping experience; a student from East Durham College (EDC) being one of six entrepreneurs competing for National Entrepreneur of the Year; businesses being attracted to Salvus House at Aykley Heads, with Durham County Council (DCC), Durham University and New College Durham (NCD) working to attract firms in the engineering, communications and digital design industries; and figures showing that the North East was the UK leader in science and technology, with 21% of people in the North East workforce being employed in those sectors.
Councillor J Maitland noted that she, together with her fellow Local Member, A Napier welcomed the work planned at Dalton Park, including refurbishment of existing facilities as well as improvements to lighting and car parking.
Resolved:
That the presentation be noted.