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As we approach the festive season and reflect on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and pride to serve as the Mayor of Brentwood. It has been a tremendous privilege to represent our Brentwood borough.

Councillor Philip Mynott, Chair of Planning at Brentwood Borough Council, responds to changes to National Planning Policy Framework.

Two young talents in the borough have won the competition to design the Mayor of Brentwood’s official Christmas card.

Brentwood Theatre has been the home of a dementia support initiative developed by Brentwood Borough Council in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society and leading arts organisations, including Age Exchange, Green Candle Dance, Orchestras Live and Sinfonia Viva Orchestra.

The sparkle of Christmas has arrived in Brentwood with a festive event which, despite a stormy weather forecast, attracted thousands to the High Street on Saturday 23 November.  Lighting Up Brentwood was hosted by Brentwood Connected, the Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Brentwood Borough Council, and provided residents and visitors with the opportunity to take part in free, family-friendly activities, support local businesses and start their Christmas shopping.

Brentwood Borough Council has launched a survey to gain a deeper understanding of how safe women feel across the borough and to identify ways to enhance safety for women and girls in Brentwood.

Brentwood Borough Council has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in the borough safe.

Running from November 18 - 24, ASB Awareness Week aims to encourage communities to take a stand against ASB and highlight the actions that can be taken by those experiencing it.

Brentwood Connected Business Improvement District and Brentwood Borough Council are pleased to announce that Lighting Up Brentwood will take place in Brentwood High Street on Saturday 23 November 2024 from 12pm until 6pm. The High Street will be closed to vehicles from 8am until 8pm.

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Brentwood on Sunday to show their respect for those who sacrificed their lives for our country at the annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service 

Earlier this month, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex announced £1.6m of new funding to drive down anti-social behaviour in 15 targeted hotspot areas of Essex.

Brentwood High Street is one of the 15 areas identified following data built from public reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) to Essex Police and feedback from local residents and Community Safety Partnerships.