The Finance & Future Development Committee oversees Brentwood Borough Council's financial health and strategic planning. It is responsible for budget proposals, capital and revenue spending, borrowing, investment, and resource allocation. The committee also develops future Local Development Plans and key planning policies, oversees economic growth, and advises on local government reorganisation.
Key responsibilities include approving financial strategies, writing off debts above delegated limits, and monitoring investments like Seven Arches Investment Limited and parking services. It also approves economic growth strategies, developer contributions, and responds to national and regional planning consultations, impacting residents and businesses within the Borough.