Category: Local news
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‘A Century of Labour’ with Jon Cruddas
A “critical friend” of Keir Starmer, Jon Cruddas MP for Dagenham and Rainham, told an audience at the Brentwood Theatre that a future Labour government faces defeat if it neglects its historic purpose. Mr Cruddas warned: ”If the next Labour government pursues a technocratic centre-left line we may be overcome by the forces gathering.” Jon…
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Brentwood & Ongar is between Labour and the Conservatives
Polling of 14,000 voters by YouGov, reported today in the Daily Telegraph, shows the battle for Brentwood and Ongar is between Labour and the Conservatives. Tactical voters over the years, hoping to replace the Conservatives, have been led to believe that the Liberal Democrats hold second place, which in turn has lead to Brentwood Borough…
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On your side on planning
After successfully working with residents to oppose the inappropiate development in Ewing House Car Park, King Edwards Road (pictured above), Brentwood Labour councillors continue to make sure that residents know about proposed developments in their area, and that their views are both heard and seriously considered when local planning applications are decided. Councillor Gareth Barrett:…
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Immediate actions on climate challenge for Brentwood
Following the Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency, a specialist working group, chaired by Brentwood South Councillor Dr Tim Barrett, has identified early actions that will get Brentwood Borough Council more than halfway towards its 2030 Net Zero ambition. The majority of these measures are either cost-neutral or revenue-generating for example adding solar panels and…
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New Brentwood South team member: Elizabeth Jerrard
With the redrawing of ward boundaries, Liz Jerrard has been chosen as the third member of the Brentwood South Labour team, alongside Gareth Barrett and Tim Barret. She knows the ward well having been part of the team that has seen Labour win the last two elections in Brentwood South, with substantial majorities over the…