With the controversial Highwood Hospital site plans being approved by Tory and Labour members of Brentwood Council, Liberal Democrat councillors in Brentwood North are continuing their fight to get the best deal possible for the area.
The independent Insitutute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has published its findings on the reform of UK taxation. It includes the replacement of business rates and Stamp Duty Land Tax by "a land value tax for business and agricultural land" - but only "if practicable".
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From: Susan Gaszczak - Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats County Coordinator
A major refurbishment of Gosforth Swimming Pool is planned between now and the Spring. The programme, financed from £0.5 million of Council funds, will include new changing facilities, a refurbished sauna and steam room and a new activities space for a range of purposes including dance, pilates and yoga. A new improved air handling system will be installed. The Pool is expected to reopen in April.
The Park Ward Focus Team are delivering their November Focus newsletter to some 5000 homes in the Ward. The main stories are about the Vauxhall Estate concierge services, litter, traffic calming for York Avenue and Less money for our City yet Labour still say spend more!