Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats Press Articles http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articlearchive.php Recent Press Articles from Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats en-GB Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats 2010-09-10T08:46+01:00 United Kingdom Flats rejection "a victory for common sense" http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000166/flats_rejection_a_victory_for_common_sense.html CONTROVERSIAL plans for dozens of new flats have been refused by planning chiefs. 2010-09-09T00:00+01:00 'We're all trapped thanks to A12 din', say residents http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000165/were_all_trapped_thanks_to_a12_din_say_residents.html IRATE residents say the constant irritating hum of traffic on the A12 is trapping them in their own homes. 2010-08-20T21:11+01:00 Lib Dem duo petition over traffic noise http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000164/lib_dem_duo_petition_over_traffic_noise.html THE Lib Dems' Brentwood West borough councillor Karen Chilvers and county councillor David Kendall are now lobbying the Highways Agency for noise-reduction measures and have launched a petition. 2010-08-20T21:10+01:00 For rent: council flat complete with rats http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000163/for_rent_council_flat_complete_with_rats.html TWO rat-infested council houses are still being allocated to tenants, despite warnings from residents and councillors. 2010-07-28T18:37+01:00 'We've not been told about flats plan' http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000161/weve_not_been_told_about_flats_plan.html A COUNCILLOR has criticised Brentwood Council for not notifying residents about a plan to build 71 flats on their doorstep. 2010-07-10T14:55+01:00 Development of old hospital site is delayed http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000158/development_of_old_hospital_site_is_delayed.html DECISION to allow more than 200 homes to be built on the former Highwood Hospital site has been deferred - to ensure the development is sympathetic to the area. 2010-06-30T09:26+01:00 Residents plagued by parking problems protest at planned flats http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000157/residents_plagued_by_parking_problems_protest_at_planned_flats.html ONE of the most overcrowded areas of Brentwood is in danger of become a ghetto, warn residents already struggling with inadequate car parking. 2010-06-30T00:00+01:00 Closure is slammed by councillor http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000160/closure_is_slammed_by_councillor.html Liberal Democrats party leader David Kendall has spoken out against plans to close the Adult Learning Centre in Warley. 2010-06-30T00:00+01:00 Non-drivers paying for parking scheme http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000159/nondrivers_paying_for_parking_scheme.html NON-MOTORISTS have been helping to fund the borough's residents' permit parking scheme - all because the council has installed a non-functioning computer system. 2010-06-30T00:00+01:00 New safety measure for junction but cash tight http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000162/new_safety_measure_for_junction_but_cash_tight.html CASH-STRAPPED council chiefs have pledged to implement safety measures at a busy Brentwood junction - after initially denying any knowledge of previous promises. 2010-06-17T00:00+01:00 Lib Dems slam bank loan numbers http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000156/lib_dems_slam_bank_loan_numbers.html ONLY ten businesses have benefited since the launch of the Bank of Essex last year. 2010-05-31T00:00+01:00 Lib Dems pick up two but Tories triumphant http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000155/lib_dems_pick_up_two_but_tories_triumphant.html THE Liberal Democrats failed to shake the ruling Tories on Brentwood Borough Council at Thursday's local elections, despite gaining seats. 2010-05-20T01:40+01:00 Just 10 firms helped by £50m Essex bank fund http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000154/just_10_firms_helped_by_50m_essex_bank_fund.html STRUGGLING businesses shouldn't bank on anything from Essex County Council, according to shocking new figures. 2010-05-20T00:00+01:00 Mocking the week? Tory in trouble over joke about gays and domestic violence http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000153/mocking_the_week_tory_in_trouble_over_joke_about_gays_and_domestic_violence.html A Conservative councillor is under investigation for allegedly referring to homosexuals and victims of domestic violence as "the queen team" and the "scream team" at a public meeting. 2010-02-08T12:56+00:00 It's a two horse race http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/articles/000152/its_a_two_horse_race.html Dear Editor 2010-01-27T23:26+00:00