Time to recognise work of the Dyers
I would like to express my gratitude to Roy and Carol Dyer for the tireless work they have undertaken over the years in organising one of the finest firework displays in the county.
CBA
23 Dec 2008
News
Campaign to save community halls
Groups which regularly use three community halls would struggle to move anywhere else, say campaigners fighting to prevent their sale.
BG
23 Dec 2008
Lib Dems ask Tory Council leader: Brentwood or Hemsby?
Brentwood's Liberal Democrats are asking Cllr Brandon Lewis to confirm whether he is still a resident of the borough of Brentwood or if he now considers himself to be a resident of Hemsby, Norfolk, part of the constituency where he is bidding to become a member of parliament.
22 Dec 2008
Tory-controlled Essex County Council: Inadequate at keeping children safe whilst excelling at "spin"
Brentwood's Liberal Democrats have reacted angrily to the news that Essex County Council has been given a damning 'inadequate' grade by the government's inspectors OFSTED for child protection whilst being the ninth highest spending council on marketing and PR in the country.
21 Dec 2008
Essex Tories fail on safeguarding children
The ruling Conservatives at Essex County Council have failed to provide effective safeguards for children and have been given a damning 'inadequate' grade by the government's inspectors - not even meeting minimum requirements. The inspectors concluded that the council's recruitment and vetting of staff working with children was poor and that it failed to learn from its mistakes when dealing with complaints.
18 Dec 2008
Nick Clegg launches the Green Road out of the Recession
On his first anniversary as leader, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg will today set out plans to put Britain on a Green Road out of the Recession, creating jobs and leaving a legacy that will save energy, put money back into people's pockets and fight climate change.
18 Dec 2008