Archive for the “Selwood 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 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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Planning applications w.e. 7th December 2012

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on December 9, 2012

In #Brentwoodwest this week there is an application in Selwood Road: 33 Selwood Road - THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE, A FRONT PORCH, TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION, A PART SINGLE STOREY PART TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND A FRONT AND REAR (…)

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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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A12 – no noise barriers for Homesteads

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on October 9, 2012

Two years, almost to the day, that Cllr Kendall and I went to the Highways Agency in Bedford armed with a petition from residents in Selwood Road/Talbrook and surrounding area, a comprehensive resident survey and evidence that the noise levels were (…)

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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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Road repairs – the list

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on July 23, 2012

Today, I was able to see the list of all the road repairs that are needed in #brentwoodwest.  26 out of the 80 roads in the ward are listed – and remember that there are about 15 private roads too. (…)

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A12 – Homesteads noise update

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on July 9, 2012

I just wanted to give you an update on the campaign to get noise barriers along the A12, particularly in Selwood Road and the surrounding area.  Residents have worked very hard on this over the last few years, some for (…)

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Keeping you updated

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on July 3, 2012

Want news about your road or area straight to your inbox? Many #brentwoodwest residents are receiving relevant news on a regular basis when there is a planning application, proposed parking restrictions or something they need to know about their local (…)

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