Essex County Council will review its plans to switch off street lights, following a "call in" request from Lib Dem Highways spokesman Cllr Stephen Robinson. The review will be at the Place Services Scrutiny Committee on Thursday 26 September, at 10.00 a.m. at County Hall, Chelmsford.
Cllr David Kendall visited the newly pedestrianised Crown Street this weekend. Cllr Kendal has worked with the Borough ward members, CrownStreet retailers and officers to deliver the part pedestrianisation of Crown Street. During that time we have: * Held a number of onsite meetings to discuss various aspects of the scheme. * Lobbied for funding to make it happen. * Spoken up at various meetings in support of the scheme. * Liased regularly with some of the retailers and residents on certain aspects of the scheme. * Kept pushing for the scheme to happen. * Taken up serious concerns about the lack of signage when the scheme was installed. He said "This is a great example of different people working together to deliver a scheme that provides a much safer environment for pedestrians and a more enjoyable shopping experience. There have been problems over the need for more signage but these issues will be resolved. I know the scheme won't be popular with some motorists and some residents that live nearby but on bal
Cllr Liz Cohen was joined by Brentwood First's Cllr Phil Baker in Oliver Road today for an update on the works that have been taken place during the summer holidays. Liz said: "The school reopens on Tuesday and the cable works will be finished outside the school by then. Oliver Road should be completed by the middle of next week. "However, gas works are now also taking place in Oliver Road and this is affecting the footpath opposite the school only. This is scheduled to be completed by Thursday 5th September although, obviously all dates are subject to change. She also warned: "Please leave more time in travelling to and from school due to the on going Electrical Cable works currently on the Shenfield Road."
COUPLES could have to pay four times as much to get married in their home town as cost-cutting plans to replace Brentwood Register Office take shape.
