Tory-controlled Essex County Council has confirmed that it will NOT replace Lollipop men & ladies as they leave or retire - perhaps explaining why they are so reluctant to agree to a Lib Dem request to discuss the issue.
Cllr David Kendall has called for an immediate process review of planning protocol at Brentwood Council following an incident at last night's Planning Committee.
Incompetence and lack of action is continuing to put lives at risk on the A128 in Pilgrims Hatch where, after four weeks of countless complaints to the council by residents and local councillors, the street lights are still out and no action has been taken to rectify the problem.