Agenda item

Chairman's Announcements

Minutes:

The Chairman was pleased to announce that Business Durham had recently been awarded a ‘Highly Commended’ certificate in the ‘Improving Business Environment’ category of the Enterprising Britain Awards 2017, which were part of the Government’s drive to increase entrepreneurial activity in the UK.  Councillor Marshall, Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration provided the Council with details of the award and placed on record his thanks and appreciation to all officers across the Council who provided a corporate approach to attracting businesses to the County.  Councillor Marshall presented the award to members of Business Durham.

 

The Chairman reminded the Council about awareness sessions which were taking place in the Member Resource Centre.  The aim of the sessions was to assist with the move towards paperless committee meetings, with full training and support to follow in January.  The Chairman asked those Members who had not yet had the opportunity to attend any of the sessions to visit the Member Resource Centre before 5 p.m., or contact the Member Support Team who would be able to assist.

 

An extraordinary meeting would take place at the conclusion of the meeting and the Chairman asked all Members to remain in the Chamber.