Overnight parking labelled 'a stealth tax'
OVERNIGHT parking is to become available at two car parks in Brentwood.
JF
8 Apr 2009
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
Free parking at town hall is set to be axed
FREE parking at the Town Hall is to come to an end amid fears that the new charges will deter shoppers from coming to the town.
BG
7 Apr 2009
MP Eric gets in a pickle
The Brentwood and Ongar MP was at the centre of slow motion car crash television when he defended having a second home on Question Time this week.
BG
4 Apr 2009
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
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
UK Lib Dem news
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
by Olly Glover
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Children & Families
Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
MW
9 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
LD
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