I’ve just got home from the Citizen’s Panel at the council offices.  There were quite a few residents there and it is great to see people take an active interest in Brentwood. You can watch both sessions on www.brentwood.gov.uk and see what went on.

There was a lot of discussion, specifically about local roads and the gipsy and traveller consultation.  It was strange that there was no mention on the agenda of the proposed cabinet system that the Conservatives are proposing and certain members of the administration seemed to be quite upset that not everyone agreed with them, shouting a parish councillor down and suggesting he resign if he didn’t like it!!!  Of course, you can have your say at www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk.  We’ll listen to you and we won’t shout you down!

One of the key issues is the traveller consultation.  The deadline for this is extended until 25th July and, with one of the sites proposed in Brentwood West, it is important that you have your say.  Contact me if you would like a copy of the consultation document.