The Brentwood Centre hosts some of the biggest names in the sport for the English Open.
Six vote in favour, five vote against plans for a solar farm which could power 23,000 homes a year.
The Liberal Democrats, Labour and independents will run the authority.
Hearn says carrying blades is "a girly thing to do" during a speech at Brentwood Borough Council.
The sports promoter and founder of Matchroom says he is "honoured" to be awarded the title.
The five key takeaways from interviews with senior party leaders ahead of Thursday's local elections.
The council says a pilot scheme has already improved rates by 10%.
Brentwood Borough Council says it hopes to submit a planning application by March next year.
Work will begin in January and could take up to five months to complete.
