Councillor Hugh Gorton

Local Government Reorganisation - Proposals for Greater Essex

From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Monday, 15th September, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW - September 15, 2025

... recommendations for Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex were approved, expressing the Council's support for the 5 Unitary Authority Proposal as its preferred option.

Recommendations Approved

Essex County Council S106 funding

From: Scrutiny, Performance and Standards Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to gain assurance that S106 funding secured by Essex County Council is being appropriately managed and spent for the benefit of Brentwood residents and businesses, the committee approved recommendations to request further information from Essex County Council regarding funding spent and held for Brentwood and invite a representative to a future meeting to discuss the S106 funding they hold for Brentwood Borough.

Recommendations Approved

Summary of Code of Conduct Complaints for Sept 2024 – Aug 2025

From: Scrutiny, Performance and Standards Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to receive the summary of complaints and determinations regarding Member's behavior under the Code of Conduct for the period September 2024 to August 2025, as recommended.

Recommendations Approved

Scrutiny Work Programme

From: Scrutiny, Performance and Standards Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 03, 2025

...to approve the committee's work programme for the remainder of the 2025-26 municipal year, as outlined in Appendix A.

Recommendations Approved

Community Governance Reviews

From: Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW - July 23, 2025

Recommendations Approved