190 AN UPDATE ON BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL'S PREPARATIONS FOR BREXIT 
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The Leader will submit a report (Document “CX”) which provides an update on District wide preparations for Brexit including a no deal Brexit.
The Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020. From 1 January, the UK will no longer be part of the EU single market, customs union or any trade deals negotiated by the EU. Negotiations continue on a new trade deal, but, regardless of whether or not we leave the EU with a trade deal, substantial changes affecting all sectors of society will occur from 1 January as a result of leaving the EU.
Recommended –
That Executive note this update.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate
(Phil Witcherley / Kevin Brain - 01274 431241/ 2982)
Decision:
Resolved –
That this update be noted.
ACTION: No Action
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate
(Phil Witcherley / Kevin Brain - 01274 431241/ 2982)
Minutes:
The Leader submitted a report (Document “CX”) which provided an update on District wide preparations for Brexit including a no deal Brexit.
The Brexit transition period ended on 31 December 2020. From 1 January, the UK is no longer part of the EU single market, customs union or any trade deals negotiated by the EU. Negotiations had continued on a new trade deal, but, regardless of whether or not we left the EU with a trade deal, substantial changes affecting all sectors of society will occur from 1 January as a result of leaving the EU.
The work done in the district around settled status was particularly highlighted and that the Home Office had recognised the sterling work done in Bradford.
The Chief Executive stressed that the Chamber of Commerce had welcomed the deal that had been negotiated and that a number of work streams were on-going to take the work forward.
Resolved –
That this update be noted.
ACTION: No Action
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate
