Brentwood Conservatives in disarray after Leader's resignation
The Conservative leader of Brentwood Council shocked officers, the opposition and her own councillors alike last night when she...
28 Feb 2019
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
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Brentwood Lib Dems call for urgent investigation
The Brentwood Liberal Democrat Group is aware of a recent report involving the resignation of two Tory Councillors from their positions as Chair and Vice Chair of the Community, Health and Housing Committee. This followed allegations that senior officers at Brentwood Borough Council failed to keep Members of the Council informed of various issues within the Housing Department, and have fallen in their responsibility to implement decisions made by members of that Committee. Cllr Barry Aspinell, Leader of the Brentwood Liberal Democrat Group said: "The safety and well being of Brentwood residents is, and always has been, of the utmost importance to our group. Should it transpire there have been incidents where these governing principles have been compromised, those issues would need to be addressed urgently. I have not at this stage been provided with any evidence suggesting council officers have behaved inappropriately and it would be wrong of me to make judgements until all the facts have been clearly establ
22 Feb 2019
Essex Libraries - an update
We would like to say a very big thank you to the hundreds of residents who signed our "Save Our Libraries" petition across Brentwood. Your support and encouragement for our campaign has been amazing and it's sent a clear message to the Conservatives running Essex County Council (ECC) that you don't want your libraries closed and opening hours cut. The ECC libraries consultation has now closed and all the petitions have been handed in.
21 Feb 2019
Essex Chronicle asks: Which should take priority, more parking facilities or better public transport?
At peak times, the roads in most of our towns are almost completely full. So, more parking capacity would not really help - the roads to get there are full. Also, land in the centre of towns is in short supply and very expensive. So, more car parking there is unlikely.
CSR
21 Feb 2019
Two Tory Councillors resign from key posts on Brentwood Council
Conservative councillors Chris Hossack and Cliff Poppy have, today, resigned from their positions as Chair and Vice-chair of...
18 Feb 2019
Bid for Clean Air Zones in Essex rejected by Conservatives
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17 Feb 2019
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