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Tributes are being paid to Councillor Mark Reed who has sadly passed away.

Councillor Reed represented the Hutton South ward at Brentwood Borough Council since he was elected in 2009. Councillor Reed also proudly served as Mayor in 2015/2016 and Deputy Mayor in 2013/2014 and 2021/2022.

Brentwood Borough Council, in collaboration with Brentwood Connected Business Improvement District (BID), is bringing back its popular Family Fun Days this August, this time with extra locations.

Residents, businesses and local organisations are being asked to share their views on the future of councils in Essex. A public consultation to give people a chance to have their say has been launched by a number of authorities to guide their proposed vision for new unitary councils across Greater Essex.

Brentwood Borough Council is joining forces with local partners as part of a nationwide campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and raise awareness of the support available to those affected. From Tuesday 1 July to Saturday 5 July, the Council will mark ASB Awareness Week with a dedicated pop-up hub in Brentwood town centre.

Whether you run an established business in the borough or are thinking about starting up your own business, come along to the Brentwood Borough Business Briefing - a new series of free, in-person events designed to foster collaboration, share insights, and provide direct access to business support services.

Brentwood Borough Council will introduce the MiPermit app, a digital pay-by-phone parking system, across all Council-owned car parks in the borough from Thursday 19 June. 

Brentwood Borough Council has formally issued planning permission for four major industrial units, which will provide over 112,000 sqm of floorspace with supporting office use at a development known as Brentwood Enterprise Park, which is adjacent to junction 29 of the M25.

Over 10,000 people attended the Strawberry Fair last Sunday, which this year also commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Held at King George’s Playing Fields, Brentwood’s annual fair brought the community together for a full day of activities and entertainment.

Brentwood residents can now group together for a chance to access free expert support to lower energy bills, create local renewable energy projects and tackle fuel poverty - thanks to a new partnership between Brentwood Borough Council, Essex County Council and Community Energy Pathways.

This month was our meeting of Annual Council, when we appoint a Mayor for the coming year, Leader of the Council and Deputy Leaders.

Welcome to our new Mayor, Councillor Jay Laplain and Deputy Leaders Councillor Gareth Barrett and Councillor Vicky Davies.