Following the revelations in the local press that have highlighted the potential misuse of the Purchase Card scheme by some Essex County Council employees, Liberal Democrat County Councillor, David Kendall has put down a Motion to Full Council on 10 July 2012 calling for an independent inquiry to scrutinize the reported £5.1 million spend since the Purchase Card was first introduced back in December 2009.
Brentwood's Lib Dem County Councillors David Kendall and Barry Aspinell have slammed the cost of the new Bus Timetable Book which is selling at £13,50 when the last one only cost a £1. Whilst the new book may cover the whole of Essex including Southend and Thurrock, the price will be way to expensive for many bus users, particularly for pensioners on the basic state pension who may have no internet access and who rely heavily on the book for their bus information.
Lib Dem councillor Karen Chilvers is claiming victory as a controversial road to serve the proposed extension to the London Road cemetery was kicked into the long grass last night.
Brentwood Lib Dem County Councillors David Kendall and Barry Aspinell have slammed Essex County Council over the delays some residents are experiencing with their Blue Badge applications. The County have said some of the delays are out of their control however the Liberal Democrats believe they could have been far more proactive in trying to address the problem. The issues have arisen following new legislation which has seen Independent Medical Assessments (IMA's) replacing the previous medical assessments completed by the individuals' General Practioner. Essex County Council have appointed Essex Cares to undertake the IMA's for the County's Blue Badge scheme.
Lib Dem councillors on Brentwood Borough have expressed anger and frustration at a decison by the leader Cllr Louise McKinlay to exclude them from any formal meetings she is having with the Chairman / CEO of Crossrail to discuss what is happening in Shenfield and Brentwood.
The Lib Dem Group on Brentwood Borough Council have called on the Leader Cllr Louise McKinlay to ensure that the Chairs of the various Committee's are properly trained and are able to do their roles following another very difficult planning meeting last week (23/5/12).
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
