This weekend saw volunteers from across Brentwood take part in the "Great British Spring Clean." 

The national initiative encourages communities to come together and help clear up litter from open spaces within their communities. 

As a resident of the Thriftwood estate, Borough Councillor, Mark Reed appreciates what a lovely place it is to live with so much woodland and wildlife on the doorstep.

Brentwood and Ongar Conservatives are delighted to welcome their new Chairman, Mark Reed to the position, following the 2017 AGM, which was held this weekend.

The ruling Conservatives at County Hall have put forward plans for a radical budget that will see more investment into Essex roads, pavements, caring for vulnerable people, elderly residents, schools, skills and meet increasing costs of the Living Wage and inflation.

Shenfield councillors have received complaints from residents using the Hunter Avenue car park, about the increasing number of motorcycles that are parking for free and all day, taking up space in the shoppers' car park.

Brentwood Council has successfully bid for Dunton Garden Village to be included as part of the Government's Garden Villages, Towns and Cities programme. 

Brentwood and Ongar Conservatives wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2017!  

Council Leader, Louise McKinlay is holding a live Twitter Question and Answer session on Tuesday 15th November at 8:30pm. 

Questions can be submitted on the night or in advance to Louise (@LouiseMcKinlay) and the event will be using the hashtag #visionforBrentwood.

Brentwood Conservatives have arranged for a Community Speed Watch training session to take place on the 8th December at 2pm. 

Brentwood Council Leader, Louise McKinlay has urged Essex PCC, Roger Hirst to urgently review the powers and approach that the police are taking when dealing with unauthorised incursions. 

Cllr McKinlay wrote to the PCC today, a full copy of her letter is attached.