http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories 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 2010-03-12T04:28+00:00 United Kingdom http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000286/good_news_on_the_8182_bus_service.html It has been announced that the route, which was under threat, has been taken on by another operator. 2010-03-11T19:29+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000285/lib_dems_support_international_womens_day.html This annual event, celebrated on 8 March acknowledges the achievements of women across the world while also focusing on the continued disadvantages millions of women still face. 2010-03-08T10:27+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000284/kendall_calls_for_end_to_confusion_and_uncertainty_over_the_81_bus.html County Councillor and Secretary of the Brentwood Bus & Rail Users Association, David Kendall, has called on the Cabinet member with responsibility for Transport at Essex County Council, Norman Hume, to call a halt to the uncertainty over the future of 81 bus service in Hutton which is being axed by First buses. 2010-03-08T09:25+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000283/ld2010_a_fair_start_for_children_and_growing_a_fair_economy.html In this week's LD2010 Nick Clegg calls for a fair start for children, Vince Cable answers your questions on the economy and we launch 'Why Vote Lib Dem" with contributions from well known individuals such as actor Colin Firth, former Director of Public Prosecutions Sir Ken Macdonald QC and musician Brian Eno. 2010-03-06T13:51+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000282/lib_dems_demand_investigation_into_lack_of_information.html The bold Liberal Democrat motion for an hour's free parking, offset by introducing evening charges, was thrown out and ridiculed by Cllr McKinlay and her colleagues last week for being uncosted. However, the Liberal Democrats were told by officers that, on the basis of the figures that were available, this would be a viable alternative suggestion that would offset the cost. 2010-03-03T18:36+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000281/essex_lib_dem_mp_in_brentwood.html Colchester's Bob Russell MP was in Brentwood last night as guest speaker for the association's Annual Dinner. 2010-02-28T12:35+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000279/tories_are_papering_over_the_cracks.html Annual budget response from Cllr David Kendall, Leader of the Opposition on Brentwood Borough Council: 2010-02-24T19:16+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000280/lib_dem_plans_for_free_parking_thrown_out_by_tories__labour.html A Liberal Democrat proposal to offer the first hour of car parking free in William Hunter Way, Chatham Way and Coptfold Road car parks was thrown out by Brentwood's Conservative administration, supported by Labour, at the budget setting meeting last night (23/2/10). 2010-02-24T17:59+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000278/lib_dem_plans_for_vibrant_local_high_streets_announced.html Local Liberal Democrats, including parliamentary candidate Cllr David Kendall and local business owner and activist Nigel Clarke, have welcomed Nick Clegg's recognition that high streets are an essential part of the local community. 2010-02-21T17:44+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000277/ld2010_question_vince_cable_on_economic_policy.html Welcome to the first issue of LD2010 - an online weekly round-up and look forward to the latest news from the Liberal Democrats. 2010-02-20T14:28+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000276/crown_street_pancake_race.html A bit of fun is what everyone needed to cheer them up in Brentwood Town Centre! So, Crown Street was the scene of the very first town pancake race on Tuesday. 2010-02-18T17:43+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000275/mps_must_not_profit_from_second_homes.html Cllr David Kendall, prospective parliamentary candidate for Brentwood & Ongar, has welcomed today's pledge by Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg that promised to support any legislation needed to make payback of sale profits from the taxpayer-funded second homes of MPs possible. 2010-02-16T22:53+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000274/tory_hq_bungle_figures_on_teenage_pregnancies.html The Tories have been accused of being "out of touch" today for wrongly claiming more than half of girls in the most deprived areas get pregnant before they turn 18. They said the conception rate for this age group in the 10 most disadvantaged areas of England was 54%, while the real figure was 5.4%. 2010-02-15T13:11+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000273/torycontrolled_brentwood_councils_latest_bungle.html Disturbing news in today's Brentwood Gazette as another major mistake is made by Tory-controlled Brentwood Council. In failing to renew its registration with the Information Commissioner's Office's Data Protection Public Register, thousands of pounds of council tax payers' money is at risk. 2010-02-10T15:39+00:00 http://www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk/news/000272/park_road_decision_celebrated.html Brentwood North's Lib Deb Team are celebrating the decision last night to reject a second application for the green space to the rear of 89 - 93 Park Road. This follows a previous rejection by Brentwood Council, upheld at appeal. 2010-02-10T12:44+00:00