Agenda item

Media Relations

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 a “Meet the Buyer” event held for engineering firms and the Xcel Centre at Newton Aycliffe; the final phase of development at Consett Business Park being commenced, including retail development; the Council’s Apprenticeship programme; a series of “Have your say” events regarding the Preferred Options stage of the County Durham Plan; and a boost for Tourism with Regional Growth Funding being awarded to Visit County Durham.

 

Resolved:    

 

That the presentation be noted.