Political challenge over classrooms
Brentwood MP Eric Pickles has been challenged to speak out following accusations the council's planning chairman bulldozed through an application for his political leader.
BG
30 Jul 2008
News
Challenge to MP Pickles on former Tory Mayor's actions
Brentwood's Liberal Democrats have challenged local MP, Eric Pickles, Shadow Communities and Local Government Secretary, to state his views regarding the conduct of Planning Chair and former Conservative Mayor, Cllr Frank Kenny, on a planning application made by his "very good friend", Cllr Brandon Lewis. Cllr Lewis is a Director of Woodlands School, the subject of the application, Leader of Brentwood Council and Parliamentary Candidate for Great Yarmouth.
29 Jul 2008
Brentwood Festival could showcase our town
Brentwood residents are, rightly, proud of their town and recent competitions, such as Brentwood's Got Talent, has shown a wide variety of skills that should be celebrated. So, Cllr David Kendall, Leader of the Liberal Democrat group, is calling for Brentwood to have its own town show to highlight what the community can offer.
27 Jul 2008
Brentwood to have its own show?
BRENTWOOD could have its own town festival if a leading councillor gets his way.
BWN
26 Jul 2008
Ex-mayor blasted in Hutton school row
A former mayor is at the centre of a standards row after claims he "bulldozed" through a planning application for his friend and political leader.
PM
24 Jul 2008
Nick Clegg launches "Make it Happen"
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today launched the party's "Make it Happen" document, which is a statement of the party's vision and values.
19 Jul 2008