The Conservative group that runs Essex County Council has once again attempted to stop the Lib Dem opposition from doing its job, of holding the administration to account. They voted today to remove the Lib Dem group's only full-time support staff member. This is in stark contrast to support for the Conservative councillors, who will continue to have 13 full-time, taxpayer-funded staff to support their cabinet members.
In a blatant act of revenge, Lord Hanningfield and the Conservative administration group at Essex County Council have today (5 August) voted to cut off the only opposition group's one full time support staff in a bid to gag the opposition.
Heather Kidd, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Bridgnorth, has slammed the resurfacing work that is being carried out on residential roads in Bridgnorth. Currently residential roads are being treated to the top dressing refurbishment which is more associated with country roads.
In the run up to the General Election Heather Kidd has preparations for the campaign well under way. Heather has just completed a complete overhaul of her web site and is looking forward to keeping everyone informed with up-to-date news of her campaign.
Who said politicians go on holiday in August? I've been pretty busy this last week. It is also a reminder that a Councillor's job does not revolve simply around committee meetings.
Brentwood West Lib Dem duo Cllr Karen Chilvers and Chair Nigel Clarke have committed to do 75% of their shopping at Brentwood's Independent Traders during the High Street improvement works and are urging local residents to do the same.