Decision to defer credit crunch plan sparks fury
A Lib Dem councillor has attacked the mayor for deferring his urgent motion for a credit crunch plan until February.
A Lib Dem councillor has attacked the mayor for deferring his urgent motion for a credit crunch plan until February.
PLANS to build a cinema, shopping complex and new homes on William Hunter Way have been sensationally shelved until next year to give councillors more time to consider.
Brentwood's Liberal Democrat councillors have expressed anger and frustration after their motion calling for the Borough Council to publish an action plan highlighting what measures they intend to take to help Brentwood residents and businesses meet the challenges faced by the credit crunch and the ongoing economic crisis was deferred to a meeting in February.
Wednesday night's shock decision by the Leader of Brentwood Council to defer the vote on the William Hunter Way was supported unanimously. However, Brentwood's Liberal Democrat Group has called on him to:
A PLAN to build a low-slung property in a back garden has been unanimously rejected in the face of huge concerns it could have set a dangerous precedent for the erosion of green spaces.
I HAD to have a little laugh at the article about the information point at Brentwood station (Gazette, December 3), only a few yards from the station that says you should allow four minutes to get there.
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