Opposition call for more help for businesses
THE Liberal Democrat group has called on Brentwood Council to give more support to businesses and residents as the credit crunch bites.
THE Liberal Democrat group has called on Brentwood Council to give more support to businesses and residents as the credit crunch bites.
Brentwood's Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that the Information Centre in Brentwood High Street is now going to be open on Saturday mornings to help keep residents and visitors to the town informed on the latest developments with the High Street improvements.
Cllr David Kendall has called on Brentwood Borough Council to give more support to local businesses and to designate an existing council officer specific responsibility for co-ordinating the Council's Economic action plan to help local residents and the business community during the current economic crisis.
Cllr David Kendall, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Brentwood & Ongar, has reacted with dismay at press reports that Conservative MP, Eric Pickles, is canvassing ex-pat residents in Majorca, with further trips planned across Europe as well as Dubai and the US.
Lib Dem Leader Cllr David Kendall has expressed disappointment and sadness after the planning application for a Cinema, shops and a multi storey car park on William Hunter Way was railroaded through by the Conservative administration at the Full Council meeting.
Chris Huhne, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, and Liberal Democrat colleagues have launched the party's draft Freedom Bill. Chris said:
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britainβs mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
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.
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.