Tory Leader resigns after Theft Act charges
Lord Hanningfield, leader of Tory-controlled Essex County Council, has been charged in connection with his expenses and has resigned as leader.
5 Feb 2010
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
Town centre feature to remain
Brentwood's Liberal Democrats were delighted last night that the issue of the Western Road/Weald Road hedge was finally put to rest, but angry that officer time had been wasted on the issue and residents were caused worry and distress after two consultations had already shown minimal support for it's removal.
4 Feb 2010
Safer Streets - more and better police
Parliamentary Spokesman Cllr David Kendall has welcomed the launch of the Lib Dems' General Election plans to put 3,000 more police out on the beat to cut crime.
4 Feb 2010
Youth Work step welcomed
Lib Dem Borough Leader and County Councillor David Kendall has welcomed the news that Essex County Council are going to devolve the resource allocation for universal youth work in Brentwood to Brentwood Borough Council as a pilot project for six months.
3 Feb 2010
It's a two horse race
Dear Editor
CKC
27 Jan 2010
Complaint made over Tory councillor's comments
Cllr Karen Chilvers has made a formal complaint to the council following inappropriate comments made by a Conservative councillor last week.
27 Jan 2010
UK Lib Dem news
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026