The bold Liberal Democrat motion for an hour's free parking, offset by introducing evening charges, was thrown out and ridiculed by Cllr McKinlay and her colleagues last week for being uncosted. However, the Liberal Democrats were told by officers that, on the basis of the figures that were available, this would be a viable alternative suggestion that would offset the cost.
Colchester's Bob Russell MP was in Brentwood last night as guest speaker for the association's Annual Dinner.
Annual budget response from Cllr David Kendall, Leader of the Opposition on Brentwood Borough Council:
Local Liberal Democrats, including parliamentary candidate Cllr David Kendall and local business owner and activist Nigel Clarke, have welcomed Nick Clegg's recognition that high streets are an essential part of the local community.
Welcome to the first issue of LD2010 - an online weekly round-up and look forward to the latest news from the Liberal Democrats.
A bit of fun is what everyone needed to cheer them up in Brentwood Town Centre! So, Crown Street was the scene of the very first town pancake race on Tuesday.
