Guests on Centre Ground
Our guests this week on Centre Ground were Liberal Democrat councillors Karen Chilvers and David Kendall who joined us for a great night of discussion about local news and politics.
MLSJM
8 Nov 2008
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
Lib Dems against Fixed Penalty notices for litter
Brentwood's Liberal Democrat leader Cllr David Kendall spoke out against the proposal to consider introducing a Fixed Penalty Notice Warden team for litter in Brentwood at Wednesday's Environmental Panel meeting.
7 Nov 2008
Money for Brentwood's High Street toilets must be found
Brentwood Lib Dem councillors David Kendall and Karen Chilvers threw their support behind plans to refurbish the toilets in Brentwood High Street and provide a new street level facility which would serve as a disabled access toilet and baby changing facility at last night's Environmental Panel meeting.
6 Nov 2008
Nick Clegg congratulates Barack Obama
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has today congratulated Barack Obama and welcomed the result of the US Presidential election.
5 Nov 2008
Hutton South By-election: 6.4% swing to Lib Dems
Brentwood's Liberal Democrats are celebrating a 6.4% swing to the party in the Hutton South by-election, the Conservatives' safest seat in the borough.
30 Oct 2008
Fight for Green Belt a priority
The Liberal Democrat candidate for the Hutton South by-election says she will fight for the Green Belt and campaign for safety measures to be installed in Hanging Hill Lane.
PM
22 Oct 2008
UK Lib Dem news
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
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
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