The Council received a planning application from Croudace Homes Ltd for 344 dwellings on part of the site known as RO3 Land North of Shenfield. This application was considered at Planning Committee in June 2024, and the members of the Committee recommended that the application be refused. An appeal against that decision was lodged by the developer with the Planning Inspectorate and the hearings in which the Inspector would consider the evidence for or against are due to begin this week, Tuesday 11 February.
An inclusive new feature has been installed at the Brentwood Centre’s swimming pool to improve its accessibility. A 'Poolpod 3' is now ready to use, thanks to successful grant funding by Brentwood Borough Council, in partnership with Brentwood Access Group.
The deadline to submit your Civic Awards nominations is fast approaching! You have until Friday 7 February 2025 to nominate someone special for a Civic Award.
Brentwood Borough Council has published its budget proposals for the next financial year (April 2025 to March 2026). The proposed budget will be discussed by councillors at the Finance & Resources Committee on Tuesday 4 February, before going to Ordinary Council the following week.
If you are struggling financially, pop along to our Winter Welfare event at Brentwood Town Hall on Wednesday 29 January between 10am and 3pm. Our Revenue and Benefits Outreach & Engagement Team will be on hand to help find out what support is available to you and what benefits you may be entitled to. There is no appointment needed, just drop in.
Brentwood Borough Council is driving towards meeting its net-zero carbon emissions target with an environmentally friendly upgrade to its vehicle fleet.
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council, as part of a joint procurement, are pleased to announce that a new operator for their four leisure facilities has been appointed.
Several Brentwood residents have been honoured in the Kings’ New Year’s Honours List, released this week.
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.