BRENTWOOD BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

On Wednesday 7th February the Council-sponsored business partnership group formerly known as The Renaissance Group re-launched itself as the Brentwood Business Partnership (BBP).

Hosted at the Brentwood Centre the event was attended by the Mayor, the Council’s Chief Executive, a number of Councillors and business owners/leaders from Brentwood and Shenfield, to hear the results of the partnership’s extensive strategic review.

Though the former Renaissance Group had been around for a number of years and had done much good work to promote the economic interests of the borough, it was time to take stock and revitalise the group’s mandate - even its name. It is a unique partnership between the Council and the businesses community, combining to champion economic growth across the borough. Though funded by the Council, it is independent when it comes to the initiatives it can take – for example sponsoring community events to attract visitors and residents to shop locally, such as street fayres, and offering help and advice to small businesses to help them succeed.

Conveying a message from the Council Leader, Cllr Louise McKinlay, who was unable to attend the event, CEO Phil Ruck said “Brentwood Council welcomes the relaunch of the Brentwood Business Partnership. It has been in existence as the Brentwood Renaissance Group and has done some excellent work over the years. But the time was right to review its remit and aims – even its name, which was not well recognised.

Brentwood Business Partnership better reflects the group’s purpose The Brentwood Business Partnership is a unique group, with representation from local retailers, the business community and the Council. Its overall aim is to support the Council in championing economic growth in Brentwood, bringing the group’s wide range of business skills and expertise together to ensure that Brentwood remains first choice for business, residents and visitors.

The Council will continue to be a strong supporter of the Partnership and we wish it well in its partnership approach to harnessing the talent which Brentwood has in abundance to ensure a strong economic future for our borough”

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All About Dogs - 6th and 7th May 2018

"It's like Disneyland for dogs"

Bring your family and bring your dog! Competitions & Prizes, Agility, Fun Dog Games, Accessories Fun Dog Shows, Entertainment, Canine shopping, Dog training, Dog water diving, Ask the experts, Nutritional advice, Best in show

Book online at www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk

ADULTS On the gate = £14.00 Online = £12.00
CONCESSIONS On the gate = £13.50 Online = £11.50
CHILDREN (5yrs–16yrs) On the gate = £8.00 Online = £6.50
Special February Offer – Kids Go Free

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We Love a Movie - 1st and 2nd June 2018

The award-winning School brings to the stage an eclectic mixture of dances from a wide variety of musical films. As the leading Classical Dance School in Essex, under the direction of Principal Bronwen Patching, Adagio School of Dance promotes excellence and access into the world of ballet through dance education with the aim of inspiring a life-long love of dance in every pupil. The ethos which lies at the heart of the school is to dream, aspire, achieve and excel.

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The Sleeping Beauty - 3rd June 2018

Adagio School of Dance

A ballet in three acts starring Phillip Tunstall as The Prince
As the leading Classical Dance School in Essex, under the direction of Principal Bronwen Patching, Adagio School of Dance promotes excellence and access into the world of ballet through dance education with the aim of inspiring a life-long love of dance in every pupil. The ethos which lies at the heart of the school is to dream, aspire, achieve and excel.

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Brentwood Children's Literary Festival - 21st-27th July 2018

Brentwood Children’s Literary Festival is back between 21st – 27th July 2018 for a week full of workshops, shows & interactive events!

Find out more

 

Upper Shenfield

Upper Shenfield offers customers a relaxed shopping and dining experience with its mix of specialist retail shops, café, butcher, bakery and professional services. Free parking is available along Hutton Road for up to 2 hours.

Brentwood Borough Council funding to the Brentwood Business Partnership (BBP) involves the following process for project bid funding:

• Bids must demonstrate how funding will meet Brentwood Borough Council’s priorities within the Vision for Brentwood, such as a thriving local economy.
  
  
• Bids must contain a high level breakdown of how the funding will be spent to meet these priorities. Normally approved bids will receive funding at the current rate of 75%, with the bid applicant putting the balancing 25%. BBP would encourage applicants to include sponsorship funding or gifts in kind from a party/ies other than Brentwood Borough Council.
  
  
• As part of any bid application the BBP will expect the appointment of an event/project leader to oversee the project. Project progress updates will be asked for at the BBP regular meetings and a project evaluation submitting on completion.
  
  
• Event/project advertising and publicity must give recognition to the funding support given by the BBP and the logo where possible, supported with project/event photographs which are to be submitted to the media co-ordinator of the BBP.