School Crossing consultation - have your say
Show Tory-controlled Essex County Council how you feel about their proposal to AXE school crossing patrols.
18 Mar 2014
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
Tories' Essex youth service cuts allowed to proceed
Major cuts to Essex Youth Services will now go ahead. The Conservative majority on a scrutinycommittee on Wednesday 11 March agreed to not oppose the cuts, after they were approved by Essex County Council's Cabinet.
12 Mar 2014
Tories' looking to axe school crossing patrols
The Tories running Essex County Council are looking to remove school crossing patrols in Brentwood.
12 Mar 2014
"Councillors I am proud of" says Lib Dem Leader Aspinell
The full picture of who is the most hardworking councillor in Brentwood emerged last week, with Lib Dem councillors occupying five of the top ten places.
9 Mar 2014
Lib Dems call for scrutiny on the "Jet Patcher"
Brentwood South Lib Dem County Councillor David Kendall has called for members at Essex County Council to be given an opportunity to undertake a full scrutiny investigation of the use and effectiveness of the "Jet Patcher" pothole repair system. His call follows a recent question he asked the Cabinet Member for Highways Cllr Rodney Bass. In the written reply that Cllr Kendall was given it stated that: During 2012/13 the Jet Patcher was used for the first time and fixed some 35,000 defects. In the current year 2013/14 the Jet Patcher has only been used to repair 5,000 deep defects on rural roads and in dry conditions. There is currently no formal audit specific to the Jet Patcher There is routinely a random audit of 5% of all works carried out including the jet patcher but this information is not available to members of the County Council or the public. He said: "I have called for the use of the Jet Patcher to be fully scrutinised because I want to be sure that the County Council is using a system that is ef
19 Feb 2014
Pothole news - Lib Dem action sees.....action
Cllr David Kendall is pleased to share some news regarding potholes in Brentwood, following his appeals to county officers;
19 Feb 2014
UK Lib Dem news
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
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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
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