Flats rejection "a victory for common sense"
CONTROVERSIAL plans for dozens of new flats have been refused by planning chiefs.
9 Sep 2010
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
St James Road planning application refused
Common sense prevailed last night as the application for a seven storey, 71 dwelling apartment block in St James Road near Brentwood station was refused permission on the grounds of unacceptable living conditions, unacceptable effect on the street scene and loss of an employment site.
8 Sep 2010
Cllr Barry Aspinell wins right to appeal and returns to council duties
Following his suspension on 12th July 2010 regarding the wording of a leaflet, Cllr Barry Aspinell has been granted an appeal by the Standards Board for England and returned to his duties as borough councillor for Pilgrims Hatch and Lib Dem Deputy Leader on 25th August. He was originally suspended until 31st August.
30 Aug 2010
'We're all trapped thanks to A12 din', say residents
IRATE residents say the constant irritating hum of traffic on the A12 is trapping them in their own homes.
PA
20 Aug 2010
Lib Dem duo petition over traffic noise
THE Lib Dems' Brentwood West borough councillor Karen Chilvers and county councillor David Kendall are now lobbying the Highways Agency for noise-reduction measures and have launched a petition.
PA
20 Aug 2010
Councillors seek A12 Noise Barriers for Homesteads
Brentwood West's Liberal Democrat Councillors are to lobby the Highways Agency for noise barriers for the A12 as the noise by neighbours, particularly in Selwood Road, Talbrook and Spital Lane, has now become a real problem.
12 Aug 2010
UK Lib Dem news
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026