ACTION IN SOUTH WEALD

Nina Cutbush, South Weald Lib Dem

campaigner, quickly swung into action on

behalf of Brook Street residents who were

experiencing neon-lit nights from Topps Tiles.

Despite a refused planning application, the

large, yellow, neon sign was lit 24 hours a day.

Nina said: “As soon as I was aware of the problem I worked with

Brentwood’s Lib Dem councillors and, less than two weeks later, the

problem was sorted and the light is now switched off at night.”

“Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have a problem you

think I might be able to help with”, added Nina.

Autumn

2009

High Streetstained?

Nina Cutbush has beendiscussing her seriousconcerns regarding stains thatare starting to appear on thenew stones in the High Streetwith Cllr David Kendall.

Nina said: “Millions of poundsof our money has been spenton the improvements and I’venoticed that the stones havealready been stained withdrink and liquid spills and Iam concerned that they willbe permanently stained.”

Cllr Kendall has written toofficers at the County andBorough Councils to seekassurances that the stone-work can be cleaned.

He has also raised residentsconcerns regarding healthand safety issues and thelocation of temporary busstops in William Hunter Way.

Please let Nina know if youhave any concerns about theHigh Street improvements.

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20mph ZONES ENFORCEMENTRecently, 20mph restrictions were introduced in River Road, The

Grove, Tern Way, Spital Lane, Wingrave Crescent and Leonard Way.

Unfortunately, residents are telling

us that they have made little impact.

We believe that we need to take action and

are campaigning for enforcement of the

20mph zones in this area and are petitioning Essex Police on

the matter. You can find the petition on www.brentwood-

ongarlibems.org.uk, as well as other news about South Weald

and Brentwood.

South Weald and Brentwood news...Car Parking Charges: Nina has welcomed the free parking offered until the end of the year during theHigh Street improvements but says it is too little too late for many retailers. Nina is please that theLiberal Democrats will be pushing for a complete review into car parking charges in Brentwood.Information Centre: Originally requested by the Liberal Democrats, opening the Information Centre onSaturdays received cross-party support and will now shut for a half day in the week and open for a halfday on Saturday making it much easier to get additional orange and green recycling bags!Bring Back the White Hart campaign: The Sugar Hut’s demise gives us an opportunity to have are-think on the establishment and let the owners know our views. We are petitioning for the return of

the White Hart and restoration of the original features. You’ll find iton our website!London Road/Brook Street speeding: Nina and David, workingwith Brentwood West’s Cllr Karen Chilvers and Nigel Clarke, arecampaigning to slow the speed down on London Road/Brook Street.This includes asking for a second VAS sign in London Road, issuing“SLOW DOWN 30” posters to residents and discussing enforcementwith Essex Police.Brentwood Station: At a recent meeting with Kirit Varasani,Manager at Brentwood Station, Cllr David Kendall was assured thatthe much needed improvements were still going to happen. Theseinclude a new ticket office, bike racks, disabled access lifts, andticket barriers. It is hoped that work will start in April 2010. As acommuter, Nina welcomes any improvements to the station.Spital Lane/Brook Road: The yellow lines are very worn at the

junction, Lib Dem councillors have asked for them to be re-painted.Lindsey Close: Nina reported in some pavement damage earlier this year and asked for it to be repaired.Mascalls Lane: In April, Nina saw a huge pothole and it was swiftly repaired after she reported it.

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The Tories’ national opinion poll ratings seem to count for little in Brentwood where theirpopularity seems to have nose dived. Week on week the local papers highlight story afterstory that show them staggering from one crisis to another and there seems little end in sight.Recent gems include:

The Liberal Democrats taking two seats of them at the County Council elections Resignations over plans to modernise the local Tory party U Turn on Sunday car parking charges at the Town Hall The Council’s £633,000 accounts slip up embarrassment Refusing public access to financial information

Local residents are now saying that the thirteen Lib Dem-controlled years weren’t so badafter all! If you want to help the local us fight back call Lib Dem Leader Cllr David Kendallon 07768 667 824 or email him on david.kendall@brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk

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NINA CUTBUSH - SOUTH WEALD LIB DEM CAMPAIGNEREMAIL: nina.cutbush@brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.ukTEL: 07843 045 370POST: 2 Tern Court, Tern Way, Brentwood CM14 5NZWEB: www.brentwood-ongarlibdems.org.uk

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