I never cease to be amazed by the buck-passing the local councillors and MP do in their quest to avoid taking ownership of key issues like public transport and the integration of different modes.In addition I am staggered by the hostile reception to Crossrail given that all users of Brentwood rail station will benefit from having shorter journey times, more trains and better facilities.
Rail commuters are hoping major engineering works taking place during the Easter break will be completed on time.
David Kendall and Karen Chilvers talking about bus and rail services to the town live on Phoenix:
Vehicle-activated signs aimed at slowing down the traffic in London Road (suggested by Cllr Karen Chilvers at November's Environment Panel), are being put forward for members' consideration at the meeting of the panel on in March.
Lib Dem councillors have called for the discretionary grant to Kelvedon Hatch Parish Council to be withheld until after various auditor investigations on the parish council's financial affairs are completed.
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