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
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
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