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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.

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.