Update on Press Coverage.
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 of slide, see file of minutes), namely two articles relating to Housing, one relating to 240 houses at Shotley Bridge, another in respect of Council Chiefs urging Housebuilders to access a national fund of £400 Million in relation to “Get Britain Building”. Members also noted articles relating to approximately £17 Million of funding secured by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NELEP) for housing and economic development schemes in the region. The Committee also noted the creation of around 250 jobs with the development of a new Sainsbury’s store at Salters Lane, Sedgefield.
Resolved:
That the presentation be noted.