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Town Hall to suffer following Tory split?

Brentwood North: Gritting where Tories dare not tread

Vine Way was gritted by Brentwood North's Lib Dem councillors tonight, ahead of the severe weather predicted for the next few days.

Pilgrims Hatch: Orchard Lane speeding causes pet heartache

Cllr Vicky Davies has called for a speed survey to be undertaken in Orchard lane, Pilgrims Hatch as residents live in fear of a serious accident. Cllr Davies said: "This once quiet lane is constantly being used as a rat run to the A128 Ongar Road. "Distressed residents have asked that measures are introduced to slow the traffic after losing several pets under the wheels of the cars. "I have asked Essex County Council to investigate what can be done to make the area safer."

Tabors Corner, Shenfield: Cllr Cohen takes swift action

Councillor demands action from Pilgrims Hatch Co-Op

Pilgrims Hatch's Cllr Vicky Davies is demanding that the Co-Op store in Harewood road Pilgrims Hatch pays for the ongoing damage to highway verges, bollards and pavements caused by their delivery drivers.. The latest incident resulted in the concrete bollard on the verge being mown down for the third time. Cllr Davies said: "This is a step to far and I have demanded action from the County Council to ensure tha Cooperative store is held to account . "I fear the dreadful driving and parking standards of the delivery drivers could one day cause a serious accident involving pedestrians in this busy area and, furthermore, why should tax payers foot the bill for damage caused by careless and dangerous delivery drivers?"

Essex County Council Chief Dined At Jamie Oliver’s Cornish Restaurant At Your Expense

THE Essex Chronicle revealed today that chief executive of Essex County Council, and former Brentwood Chief Exective, knew about some of Lord Hanningfield's excessive credit card spending during his time as leader of the authority.