Full Council report back
Your Liberal Democrat councillors report back on December's full council meeting, held on 9th December 2009.
11 Dec 2009
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
Tories should start accepting the responsibility for the financial mess
Cllr David Kendall has made a speech at December's full council meeting following the dire financial situation where the Tory-controlled council's accounts have not been signed off, £633K of taxpayers money has been misplaced and the council received a "1" rating for the use of resources.
10 Dec 2009
Tory-run Brentwood Council shamed as "worst in Essex" by audit report
A shocking report from the Audit Commission and other bodies puts Brentwood Borough Council as the lowest rated district or borough council in Essex and amongst the twelve worst in the country.
10 Dec 2009
Council bottom on performance
BRENTWOOD Council has been branded the worst performing council in Essex by an independent report.
SE
10 Dec 2009
Brentwood Council finances statement
The Leader is trying to defend the indefensible and put a brave face on the situation but even she cannot escape the fact that this Council's finances are in a serious mess and her administration has to accept the lion's share of the blame.
CDK
9 Dec 2009
Concerns over retailer compensation
Lib Dem Leader Cllr David Kendall has expressed anger and disappointment over the news that Essex County Council is not planning to offer any compensation to Brentwood retailers who have lost significant business during the recent High Street refurbishments.
8 Dec 2009
UK Lib Dem news
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
by Lisa Smart
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
22 Sep 2025