Lib Dem leader slams MP's second home allowance
THE leader of the opposition in Brentwood has called on MP Eric Pickles to stop claiming a second home allowance.
JF
4 Apr 2009
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
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Residents face new parking stealth tax
Conservative plans to introduce new car parking charges in Brentwood were roundly criticised by Liberal Democrat councillors David Kendall and Karen Chilvers at last night's Highways Panel meeting (31/3). The new proposals included:
1 Apr 2009
MP Pickles should give up "second homes allowance"
Cllr David Kendall has called on Eric Pickles MP to give up the allowance he is claiming for a second home in London to undertake his parliamentary duties.
27 Mar 2009
What will happen to your ward now?
ON Wednesday March 18 at full council Brandon Lewis announced that he had decided to stand down as leader of the Council. He feels that he has accomplished all that he set out to do.
LP
23 Mar 2009
Inquiry call
OPPOSITION to the proposed William Hunter Way development is to be sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment.
PG
20 Mar 2009
Eric Pickles MP asked to help call in William Hunter Way application
The leader and deputy leader of Brentwood's Liberal Democrats have written to Eric Pickles MP regarding the recent planning decision for a Cinema/Retail/Multi Storey Car Park development in William Hunter Way.
20 Mar 2009
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