Runners look for silver lining to Olympic fiasco
The cloud of gloom hanging over Brentwood following the loss of the Olympic mountain biking event could be chased away by hopes of an athletics track.
KC
13 Feb 2008
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
Olympic-size row over 2012 disappointment
A Row has erupted after the plug was sensationally pulled on Brentwood being the setting for the 2012 Olympic mountain biking event.
PM
13 Feb 2008
Lib Dems name two candidates
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled two young candidates for the forthcoming local elections.
BWN
8 Feb 2008
Shock News: The Olympics will NOT come to Brentwood
It has been announced today that the 2012 Olympic Games Mountain Biking event is to be moved from Brentwood.
31 Jan 2008
Call for long term commitment to residents on waste
Lib Dem Group Leader Councillor David Kendall has called on Tory controlled Brentwood Borough Council to give a long term commitment to residents that they will NOT consider introducing fortnightly residual waste collections, tagging bins or charging by weight collected for at least the next five years.
30 Jan 2008
HOLY MOLY! A NEW DANGER ON THE ROADS
Deep potholes could appear in Brentwood's roads under controversial cost-cutting proposals.The plans - likely to be introduced on April 1 - mean only urgent repairs will be carried out when road maintenance funds run out.
PM
16 Jan 2008
UK Lib Dem news
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
by Lisa Smart
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
22 Sep 2025