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.
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.
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
