The Conservative Administration voted against Cllr David Kendall's move to make 2011 "The Year of the Volunteer" in Brentwood. The move would have resulted in a consolidated campaign to promote and further volunteering in the borough for the benefit of all residents.
Following on from a statement by Eric Pickles MP, quoted in the local press as supporting Brentwood retailers in their efforts to get compensation from Essex County Council for the lost business they have suffered due to the High Street refurbishments, Cllr David Kendall has taken action to find out the mechanics of claiming for lost trade.
Liberal Democrats are committed to investment in renewable energy sources such as wind, wave and solar so, County Councillor David Kendall took the opportunity to join a group of members from Essex County Council yesterday on a fact finding visit to the Ecotech Centre in Swaffham, Norfolk.
The introduction of pay and display car parking charges in Weald and Thorndon Country parks back in December 2003 caused a lot of local anger and frustration amongst park users, particularly those living in Brentwood.
Last night's Annual General Meeting of Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats was a real success, with record attendance and a lot of celebration amongst party members for a good year.
Vince Cable MP, Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor, was in Essex this week and spoke to Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Cllr David Kendall about local issues, including the effect of the recession on local businesses.
