Archive for the “Brook Road” category

Where’s my polling station?

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on May 1, 2013

So, it’s nearly time to vote! If you don’t know where to vote on Thursday 2nd May, here’s my guide: There are four polling stations in Brentwood West (Brentwood South County Division), they will be on your polling card, but (…)

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Parking – simples?

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on April 22, 2013

I still recall those heady days when Brenwood Council was in charge of its own destiny, when we could get things done for residents without playing dodge the pothole, when we had some sort of control over our parking. It’s (…)

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A stitch in time saves nine….

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on March 31, 2013

…..a phrase lost on Essex County Council @essex_cc I checked up on a few things I have previously reported and they have not been touched by ECC.  So I have again reported: – potholes in Honeypot Lane at the Weald Road (…)

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A GREAT #BRENTWOODWEST MAKEOVER

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on March 26, 2013

Today, I am really proud of what we have been able to achieve, working together with ward colleague Cllr Will Russell, for everyone in #BrentwoodWest to enjoy. This is what we have done to make a difference:   We did (…)

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Webcast of Highways questions

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on October 25, 2012

If you live in #brentwoodwest (specifically Weald Close, Honeypot Lane or Brook Road) or use Brentwood station, you may wish to view this part of last night’s Ordinary Council.  I ask questions on delays in these areas from 00:39, just (…)

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Highways shambles rubbles on….

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on October 24, 2012

At tonight’s full council I asked a number of questions of Conservative Cllr Keith Parker, the council’s representative on matters to do with Highways. I enquired whether he felt it was acceptable that matters such as the installation of junction (…)

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Planning alerts w.e. 19th October 2012

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on October 22, 2012

In #Brentwoodwest this week there is an application in Brook Road and another in Westwood Avenue : 23 Brook Road – PITCHED ROOF TO FRONT DORMERS: Recommended for approval. 94 Westwood Avenue – FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION: Recommended for approval. If you (…)

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Planning alerts w.e. 28th September 2012

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on September 28, 2012

In #Brentwoodwest this week there is an application in Brook Road : 14 Brook Road – A RAISED PLATFORM TO THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY: Recommended for approval. If you have any issues with the above officer recommendation then please get (…)

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Pothole response makes me chuckle!

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on August 13, 2012

Well, taking some very stern action seems to have done the trick and we might get the potholes fixed soon, leading with the Brook Road ones. One tiny flaw in this story…..apparently the potholes in Victoria Road are to be (…)

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Lib Dem councillors vote AGAINST council benefit tax plans

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on August 8, 2012

I am pleased to report the following action by your Lib Dems, especially when the Tories think these plans are “fair” as reported in the Gazette today.  I am constantly irritated by the Tory view that the majority of people (…)

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