I'd like to thank all who have been involved in the budgeting process, including the Community Services Committee who very carefully reviewed all their service expenditure this year, the finance committee, and especially the Town Clerk and Finance officer who have worked hard to deliver this budget this evening.
A project board to oversee the re-development of the Newbiggin Hall shopping centre is to be established.
Local Lemington campaigner Liz Langfield has been appointed Lib Dem Focus Editor.
Proposed changes to Essex County Council's highways maintenance strategy, will mean that people in Essex will have to get used to bigger potholes being around for longer, as the ruling Conservative party fail to balance its funding of road maintenance. The proposals come just weeks after the Conservatives announced a £10m overspend on the highways budget.
After a sustained campaign by Councillor Pat Brooks, Waltham Abbey Town and District councillor, a 40 mph speed limit in Parklands has been introduced. 'I was delighted to see the 40mph signs go in' said Pat. 'This is a busy road with houses each side and I hope the speed limit will make it safer.'
Buckhurst Hill Parish Council has resubmitted plans for the recreational ground off Roding Lane.