Joy as block of flats plan gets thumbs down
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to build a three-storey block of flats has been thrown out by the Government.
BWN
23 Jan 2009
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
"Shoddy" services of Conservative-controlled Essex County Council revealed
Cllr Barry Aspinell has slammed Essex social services at their failure to allow two wheelchair-bound Pilgrims Hatch residents their dignity and independence.
21 Jan 2009
BRENTWOOD: Scandal of disabled couple isolated in their home
TODAY the Gazette exposes the scandal of how "shoddy care" by Essex social services is isolating a disabled couple in their own home, placing them in a "life or death situation".
BG
21 Jan 2009
Dark walk home fears
RESIDENTS worried about walking along an unlit road are demanding a lamppost be replaced.
BG
20 Jan 2009
No review for unhappy residents in Clements Park
Brentwood's Conservative administration has ruled out a full review of the overall parking restrictions in Clements Park, despite a number of unhappy residents. Parking restrictions, of which there are significant amounts of double yellow lines, were introduced in December 2007.
20 Jan 2009
Lib Dems demand action on missing lamppost
Liberal Democrat councillor Karen Chilvers is demanding action on a lamppost that has been missing from St James' Road for months.
18 Jan 2009
UK Lib Dem news
Health, Care & the NHS
Never Again: Justice for Contaminated Blood Victims
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
JBF
22 Sep 2025
Home Affairs
Improving Access To Justice
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
BM
22 Sep 2025
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Housing
Ending Fleecehold and the Great Property Rip-Off
Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
GA
22 Sep 2025