Election News for the Ongar Area Friday, 7 May, 2021 Pictured are District Councillor Ray Balcombe and County Cllr Jaymey McIvor Two new councillors elected in the Ongar area Ongar & Rural County Division Jaymey McIvor was elected as the new County Councillor for Ongar & Rural at the elections on Thursday. Jaymey is already a District Councillor on Epping Forest District Council and is keen to build on the hard work of County Cllr Maggie McEwen... Local News
Under 25 and thinking of joining the Conservative Party? 24th May 2018 In the summer of 2017, the Brentwood and Ongar Young Conservative branch was founded by Adam Chinnery and James Bowler. With the help of Alex Burghart MP the... Local News
CONSERVATIVES DELIVER SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO WARLEY’S DEVIL'S HEAD CROSSROAD 24th April 2018 Conservative Councillors and local campaigners have welcomed the news that safety works to the notorious Devil’s Head Crossing in Warley are set to start this... Local News
Brentwood Conservatives Propose Bold and Ambitious Budget, Investing in the Borough's Future. 6th March 2018 The ruling Conservative Group at Brentwood Council has passed the budget for 2018/19, putting forward ambitious plans that will see more investment in the... Local News
Conservatives on Brentwood Council Vote to Consult with Residents on the Local Development Plan 18th January 2018 At a Full Council meeting last night, Conservative Borough Councillors approved the start of the last round of consultation on the Local Development Plan (LDP)... Local News
Conservative run Essex County Council Announces Budget for 2018/19 16th January 2018 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... Local News
Town Hall Works Get Underway 22nd November 2017 Conservatives running Brentwood Council are delivering a new “community hub” at the Town Hall. The plans will see the Borough Council open its doors and share... Local News
Tackling Parking on Verges in Chelmsford Road 25th October 2017 Following complaints from many residents, Shenfield councillors, Jan Pound and Louise Rowlands have been working hard to tackle the issue of parking on grass... Local News
Brentwood Council Leader Shortlisted for Leader of the Year Award 2nd October 2017 Brentwood Council's Leader, Louise McKinlay has been shortlisted for the prestigious Leader of the Year Award, as part of the LGiU & CCLA Councillor Achievement... Local News
Brentwood Boasts Top Spot in National Gender Pay Gap Report 13th September 2017 Brentwood is celebrating achieving the national top spot for equality in income between men and women. A gender pay gap of just 1% in Brentwood is a stark... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News