Expenses system ‘easier to abuse’ after changes
A BRENTWOOD county councillor has slammed changes made to Essex County Council's rules on expenses, which he claims have made it easier to 'abuse the system'.
CT
16 Jan 2012
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
Resident outcry over flats plan
Residents of St James Road, Rollason Way and surrounding area are now having to deal with plans for another development that...
15 Jan 2012
Tory finances - the unpleasant truth
Cllr David Kendall has slammed Tory Leader Cllr Louise McKinlay for failing to tell the full story on the council's finances and instead releasing a statement that hides their inadequate financial management record:
4 Jan 2012
Fair enough!
The news that Brentwood is to become a fairtrade borough has been welcomed by Brentwood Liberal Democrats. Our area is now on the map as a borough which supports fair treatment for farmers and workers in developing countries. To achieve Fairtrade Borough status Brentwood Council has had to make a commitment to supporting Fairtrade and using Fairtrade products. Fairtrade helps to ensure that disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries are treated fairly and get a better deal for their products. Brentwood North Cllr Ross Carter, who has sat on the Fairtrade Steering Group for the past three years, commented: "This accolade recognises the efforts of the Brentwood Fairtrade Steering group, particularly Caryl Kwei, schools and educational establishments, faith organisations, retailers and workplaces in our Borough in supporting this worthy cause. The steering group has held numerous events in Brentwood, Shenfield, Hutton and the villages to raise the profile of Fairtrade across the borough and I a
4 Jan 2012
Congratulations Sir Bob!
Cllr Barry Aspinell, Sir Bob Russell MP and Cllr Vicky Davies in Brentwood recently ...
31 Dec 2011
Merry Christmas
Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
24 Dec 2011
UK Lib Dem news
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
by Daisy Cooper
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
14 Mar 2026