The Leader is trying to defend the indefensible and put a brave face on the situation but even she cannot escape the fact that this Council's finances are in a serious mess and her administration has to accept the lion's share of the blame.
Lib Dem Leader Cllr David Kendall has expressed anger and disappointment over the news that Essex County Council is not planning to offer any compensation to Brentwood retailers who have lost significant business during the recent High Street refurbishments.
A report into the benefits of sharing a Chief Executive with Essex County Council failed to fully explain what benefit this brings to Brentwood residents.
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.