Brentwood's Liberal Democrats are calling it a "victory for the people" after the Conservative administration running Brentwood Borough Council decided to do a major U-turn on their plans for a Leader and Cabinet system of local government in Brentwood.
"WE SHOULD have approved Go Ape in Thorndon Park", stated Conservative councillor Phil Baker at the policy board on September 24.
DESPITE the "good" response rate to the traveller consultation, the leader of the opposition says more must be done to make sure all residents are given the chance to have their say.
POLITICAL squabbling filled the council chamber as town leaders clashed over decisions on the borough's parks.
LIB Dem candidate Linda Price says her biggest concern is giving Brentwood residents their voice back.
A council committee has yet to decide whether ex-mayor Frank Kenny will face a standards investigation, despite his resignation a fortnight ago.
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
