Brentwood Liberal Democrats

GOODNEWS: Lib Dems cause major Tory U-Turn on school crossing patrols

At last week's Essex County Council Full Council meeting (13/5/14) the Conservative administration voted unanimously against a Lib Dem motion calling on the Cabinet Member Cllr Rodney Bass to abandon his proposals to withdraw funding for school crossing patrols (where fixed crossings exist) in the interests of children's safety. When the motion was proposed by Lib Dem Cllr David Kendall one Tory councillor, Joe Pike called it "Out of Order" and a "Joke". Another Tory councillor Valerie Metcalfe called the motion "Puerile". However just one week later and Cllr Rodney Bass makes an announcement at todays Cabinet meeting that the 48 school crossing patrols on zebra crossings that were under review are now all going to be saved. This major u-turn in policy left those attending the meeting stunned as it came completley out of the blue. Lib Dem Cllr David Kendall said: "I am absolutely delighted that the motion and campaigning by Lib Dem councillors, along with petitions and letters from parents, teachers and child

Opposition Councillors Over the Finish Line

Opposition councillors crossed the finish line together yesterday in a mud-splahsed charity race for Essex Mental Health Charities.

Tribute to Ingatestone Community Light Bobby Green

Improvements begin at Brentwood station area

Brentwood South Lib Dem County Councillor David Kendall has welcomed the fact that some work has finally started on improving the Brentwood Station srea after councillors working together cross party called for some urgent action.

National Nature Parks

The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.

Standing up for consumers

For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.