At the Planning meeting on Wednesday 23rd May 2007, the Conservatives voted through the final phase of the 350 flats on the old gas works site in Wharf Road, now known as "The Base", despite strong protests from the Liberal Democrat group.
In May 2007, at the Annual Council meeting, Cllr Reg Straw presented a petition that called for the provision of a 20mph zone in the Brentwood North Community Zone.
New Lib Dem Group Leader, Cllr David Kendall, has called on Brentwood Borough Council to undertake a full public consultation exercise on any plans that are put forward for a Cinema development in William Hunter Way.
At the Annual Council meeting on 16th May, newly elected Liberal Democrat Councillor Karen Chilvers presented the petition to save Keys Hall, the community facility that was voted "surplus to leisure and recreational requirements" recently.
The Tories have set a Brentwood Council Tax rise of 4%. Essex County Council, the Police and the Fire Service have already all set their rates for 2007/8.
On Jan 31st the Conservative-run Brentwood Council Environment Panel approved the following inflation busting charge increases:
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.
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
