On Wedneday, at an historic annual council meeting the Conservative party lost control of the borough council after ten years to the Brentwood Accord: the former opposition made up of three parties and the independent councillor.
Cllr Vicky Davies, Lib Dem, Pilgrims Hatch, was tonight elected as Mayor of Brentwood for 2014-15 in the presence of her daughters and granddaughter. Madam Mayor is pictured with her husband, Mr Alan Davies, himself a former Mayor of Brentwood.
The Brentwood Accord includes all the former opposition councillors ...
This historic document was signed on Saturday 24th May at Brentwood Town Hall, giving the Liberal Democrats, Brentwood First, Labour and the Independent member the opportunity to form a new administration after ending the 2014 borough elections with more councillors than the Conservatives. The agreed principles are outlined below:
Last night saw the end of Tory rule at Brentwood Council as they were pushed into the minority by the opposition parties, led by Cllr Barry Aspinell and the Liberal Democrat team.
This result is the most fabulous victory for us tonight. Against a backdrop of national negativity, we have played a major role...
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
