Cover up continues: Tories hiding behind "election purdah"
In another astonishing election twist, a sitting Tory County Councillor has refused to answer a question from a resident, citing the fact that we are close to an election.
29 Apr 2013
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
Ongar Road Crossing: Another Tory pre-election cover up?
Lisa Barrett, Rural Candidate and local mum, has reacted angrily to the Tories' refusal to give a clear answer on whether a crossing will be installed at the junction of Ashwells Road. Mores Lane and Ongar Road.
28 Apr 2013
Lib Dem Candidates for Thursday
Read all about our candidates Barry, David, John & Lisa here.
27 Apr 2013
Liberal Democrat priorities for Brentwood & Essex 2013-2017
Read how we intend to put an end to Tory Failure and Waste.
27 Apr 2013
Potholes: a councillor's view
The borough of Brentwood is covered in potholes ...
27 Apr 2013
73a Bus Service Saved
Following lobbying by County Councillor David Kendall, bus passengers and the Brentwood Bus & Rail Users Association, the 73a bus service that serves both Clements Park and Woodman Road has been saved. The Passenger Transport Department at Essex County Council has announced that following discussions they've had with Stephenson's Coaches (who operate services 71 and 72 on behalf of the County) the route and the timetable will be changed so that it serves both Clements Park and Woodman Road to replace the loss of service 73a during the week. It already operates there during the week. Buses will depart from Woodman Road to the town centre Mondays to fridays at 0952,1152,1352,1503, and 1718. In addition other buses will depart from Woodman Road to Brentwood Station at 1101 and 1301 where connections will be avilable with other services into the town centre. On Saturdays buses will depart from Woodman Road at 0952,1052,1208,1252,1408,1503,1603. I Buses depart from the High Street back to Woodman Road on Monda
25 Apr 2013
UK Lib Dem news
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026