CLLR NIGEL CLARKE WINS BRENTWOOD WEST SEAT! After a nail-biting finish that saw lots being drawn to decide the contest, Brentwood West has a second Liberal Democrat councillor in Nigel Clarke - local hair salon owner. Cllr Clarke said: “Thank you so much for your votes. It is an honour to be your councillor and I will, of course, continue to fight for Brentwood West residents now I have been elected to represent you. No matter how you voted, I will do my best to fulfil my promises to everyone in the ward and beyond, working alongside Cllr Karen Chilvers to improve things for residents. ” WWW.BRENTWOOD-ONGARLIBDEMS.ORG.UK WWW.KARENCHILVERS.MYCOUNCILLOR.ORG.UK in Focus - June 2010 LOCAL ELECTIONS: PHOTO FINISH! Promoted by K Chilvers, 76 Brackens Drive, Brentwood CM14 5UF on behalf of Brentwood West Liberal Democrats.. Printed by Schwartz Printing, Unit 2, Hutton Industrial Estate, Wash Road, Brentwood CM13 1TA. All details correct at time of going to print. Cllr Karen Chilvers & Cllr Nigel Clarke Your Lib Dem borough councillors NATIONAL COALITION COMMENT: OPPOSITION REMAINS LOCALLY CLLR KAREN CHILVERS APPOINTED TO SCRUTINY CHAIR Liberal Democrats are now in a national coalition government with the Conservatives, but it is very much “business as usual” here in Brentwood and Essex. With Labour almost wiped out, we are now the only serious opposition party. County Cllr David Kendall explains: “If you voted Liberal Democrat locally for a strong opposition to the Conservative- controlled councils then, rest assured, that is exactly what you are going to get! “We will continue to challenge, oppose and expose what the Conservatives are getting up to locally and, specifically, how they are spending YOUR money and what they are doing with OUR resources. “We cannot support them when they spend £275,000 on two temporary finance officers in Brentwood, we cannot stand by when they spend £4.8m on PR and marketing at Essex or when they remove much-needed services such as pest-control and dog wardens. The list of our policy differences is considerable and significant.” “Opposition is still very much alive and kicking locally and they won’t get an easy ride.” Brentwood West Councillor Karen Chilvers has been appointed as Chair of the Overview & Scrutiny Panel on Brentwood Council. In her role, a position that must be given to an opposition councillor, she will be looking to closely scrutinise how the council operates, how your money is spent, resources are allocated and to challenge decisions that are made. Cllr Chilvers, who will be seeking re-election as your borough councillor in May 2011, said: “I am delighted to be appointed O&S Chair and will ensure that I challenge appropriately and lead constructively on scrutiny issues for the benefit of all Brentwood residents.” Challenging the closure of the last council-run cricket pitch. Brentwood West
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CLLR NIGEL CLARKE WINS BRENTWOOD WEST SEAT!
After a nail-biting finish that saw lots being drawn todecide the contest, Brentwood West has a second LiberalDemocrat councillor in Nigel Clarke - local hair salon owner.
Cllr Clarke said: “Thank you so much for your votes. It is anhonour to be your councillor and I will, of course, continue tofight for Brentwood West residents now I have been elected torepresent you. No matter how you voted, I will do my best tofulfil my promises to everyone in the ward and beyond, workingalongside Cllr Karen Chilvers to improve things for residents. ”
NATIONAL COALITION COMMENT: OPPOSITION REMAINS LOCALLY
CLLR KAREN CHILVERS APPOINTED TO SCRUTINY CHAIR
Liberal Democrats are now in a national coalition government with theConservatives, but it is very much “business as usual” here in Brentwood andEssex. With Labour almost wiped out, we are now the only serious oppositionparty. County Cllr David Kendall explains:“If you voted Liberal Democrat locally for a strong opposition to the Conservative-controlled councils then, rest assured, that is exactly what you are going to get!“We will continue to challenge, oppose and expose what the Conservatives are gettingup to locally and, specifically, how they are spending YOUR money and what they aredoing with OUR resources.“We cannot support them when they spend £275,000 on two temporary financeofficers in Brentwood, we cannot stand by when they spend £4.8m on PR andmarketing at Essex or when they remove much-needed services such as pest-controland dog wardens. The list of our policy differences is considerable and significant.”“Opposition is still very much alive and kicking locally and they won’t get an easy ride.”
Brentwood West Councillor Karen Chilvers has been appointed as Chair of the Overview &Scrutiny Panel on Brentwood Council. In her role, a position that must be given to anopposition councillor, she will be looking to closely scrutinise how the council operates, howyour money is spent, resources are allocated and to challenge decisions that are made.Cllr Chilvers, who will be seeking re-election as your borough councillor in May 2011, said:“I am delighted to be appointed O&S Chair and will ensure that I challenge appropriately andlead constructively on scrutiny issues for the benefit of all Brentwood residents.”
Challenging the closure of thelast council-run cricket pitch.
Brentwood West
AROUND BRENTWOOD WESTDerelict house in Cromwell Road: Cllr Karen Chilvers and Cllr Nigel Clarke have beenforcing action to be taken to sort out this eyesore. They now have a promise it will be tidiedup and legal proceedings are underway.
Rollason Way: Major disappointment when another 53 properties were approved by theConservatives. However, Karen is demanding that the developers provide a small children’s
play area to stop children from playing in the car parks and roads.
Boardman Place: Karen witnessed a minor accident at the entrance, caused by a delivery driver,which has been reported. It resulted in some superficial damage to the entrance.
Weald Close: Karen & Nigel have asked for junction protectors to be installed at the junction withHoneypot Lane. If you would like to add your thoughts on this please do get in touch.
High Street: The bus stop recently installed will now be moved away from houses, just a few feetdown the road, thanks to action from County Councillor David Kendall. In Vaughan Williams Waythe matter of a shelter has been subject to consultation, at David’s request, on its possible removaland a final decision will be taken soon at committee.
Dog Waste bins: Karen has asked for a review of provision in the borough, but particularly for increasing the bins in St.Faith’s and a bin to make a dog-friendly area at the green in Wharf Road. A responsible dog ownerherself, she understands the need only too well!
Warley Hill Shops: Nigel is using his considerable knowledge of running a shop in Brentwood to helpthe shopkeepers on Warley Hill. He will present his findings to the next Economic Development Panel.
81/82 Route: Despite saving this route in Hutton, the Kavanaghs Road/Crescent Road area will losethis bus service. David petitioned Tory-led county council to provide funds for it but, sadly, to no avail.
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FUN THINGS TO DO!Fun things happening in andaround Brentwood West ward:Ingrave Community Markettakes place on the first Sunday ofeach month at Knights WayCommunity Centre - 9.30am to12.30pm.Brentwood Museum is in LorneRoad. Open on the first Sunday ofeach month - 2.30pm to 4.30pm.Hopefield Animal Sanctuary inSawyers Hall Lane is open 1pm to4pm (except bank holidays).Brentwood Theatre in ShenfieldRoad is home to an array of plays,musicals, comedy nights anddance.Plus our wonderful open spacessuch as Thorndon Country Park,Weald Country Park, WarleyCountry Park, King George’sPlaying Fields and St. Faith’s.
