Brentwood Chamber Committee Meeting

Engagement Event - 14.05.2026

Attendance Demographic

Brentwood Chamber Committee members representing a range of sectors, including construction, professional services, and local businesses.

Key Objectives from Events

• Increase awareness and understanding of the project and wider scheme proposals.

• Share information on investment, economic benefits, and jobs and skills opportunities.

• Address misconceptions and provide clarity on the project through direct engagement.

• Encourage participation in the consultation process and secure local support.

Key Takeaways

• Awareness of the scheme was initially limited, but attendees welcomed the opportunity to better understand the proposals.

• The session provided an opportunity to challenge misconceptions and debunk myths surrounding the project.

• Committee members were engaged and broadly supportive of the scheme and its potential benefits.

• Attendees were encouraged to submit letters of support and engage in the consultation process.

• An invitation was extended to present at the wider Brentwood Chamber breakfast event.

Reef attended and presented at a Brentwood Chamber Committee meeting, bringing together committee members from a broad range of sectors including construction, professional services, and local businesses. The session focused on providing an overview of the full scheme, including investment into the area, economic benefits, and opportunities relating to jobs, skills, and local growth.

Initial awareness of the project among attendees was relatively low, with many participants having limited prior knowledge of the scheme and wider proposals. The session created an opportunity to directly address misconceptions, provide clarity on key project details, and answer questions in an open forum. Attendees were engaged throughout and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to hear directly from the project team.

Discussions were constructive and supportive, with attendees recognising the potential benefits the project could bring locally. The consultation process was highlighted, with attendees encouraged to continue engaging and submit letters of support where appropriate. Consultation contact details were also shared to support ongoing engagement.

The positive reception to the session resulted in an invitation to return and deliver the presentation at a future Brentwood Chamber members’ breakfast event, providing an opportunity to broaden engagement with the wider business community.