As widely reported in the media, locally and nationally, a Conservative candidate in Brentwood has resigned from his party for making racist and homophonic comments on twitter. However, it is too late for him to withdraw as a candidate for the elections on 22nd May 2014 and his name will still appear on the ballot paper in Brentwood South ward.
Brentwood Liberal Democrats are delighted to confirm a strong field of candidates for the Borough Council elections on 22 May 2014 Our sitting councillors Barry Aspinell (Pilgrims Hatch), Liz Cohen (Shenfield) and Philip Mynott (Brentwood North) are all standing for re-election. Barry, Liz and Philip have a spectacular record of fighting for their residents over many years and all are well known characters in their wards. They are at the top end of the list of hardworking councillors and are formidable in the council chamber.
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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.
Show Tory-controlled Essex County Council how you feel about their proposal to AXE school crossing patrols.
Major cuts to Essex Youth Services will now go ahead. The Conservative majority on a scrutinycommittee on Wednesday 11 March agreed to not oppose the cuts, after they were approved by Essex County Council's Cabinet.
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
