Archive for the “Spital Lane” 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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Are there millionaires on our housing waiting list?

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on February 7, 2013

  Well, thanks to a little scrutiny from me the other night, we now know that we just don’t know!  A straight question to an officer saw me ask if we had any demographic or situational information on Brentwood’s housing waiting (…)

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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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Highways localism RIP

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on June 20, 2012

I would love to give you a proper run down of last night’s two meetings but, frankly, it was such a shambles I wouldn’t know where to start. What’s clear is that the “localism” heralded at the Town Hall in (…)

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Brentwood West – feeling the love!

by Cllr Karen Chilvers on May 2, 2012

Well, that was quite a year but now, here we are at Election Eve once again!  That came around fairly quick! All I can do now is hope that you DO want the hardest working councillor back fighting for you (…)

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