County Councillor and Secretary of the Brentwood Bus & Rail Users Association, David Kendall, has called on the Cabinet member with responsibility for Transport at Essex County Council, Norman Hume, to call a halt to the uncertainty over the future of 81 bus service in Hutton which is being axed by First buses.
In this week's LD2010 Nick Clegg calls for a fair start for children, Vince Cable answers your questions on the economy and we launch 'Why Vote Lib Dem" with contributions from well known individuals such as actor Colin Firth, former Director of Public Prosecutions Sir Ken Macdonald QC and musician Brian Eno.
The bold Liberal Democrat motion for an hour's free parking, offset by introducing evening charges, was thrown out and ridiculed by Cllr McKinlay and her colleagues last week for being uncosted. However, the Liberal Democrats were told by officers that, on the basis of the figures that were available, this would be a viable alternative suggestion that would offset the cost.
Colchester's Bob Russell MP was in Brentwood last night as guest speaker for the association's Annual Dinner.
Annual budget response from Cllr David Kendall, Leader of the Opposition on Brentwood Borough Council:
Local Liberal Democrats, including parliamentary candidate Cllr David Kendall and local business owner and activist Nigel Clarke, have welcomed Nick Clegg's recognition that high streets are an essential part of the local community.
