Brentwood Borough Council14 Nov 2025Leisure centre to upgrade pools in £1.1m projectWork will begin in January and could take up to five months to complete.14 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Smart bins could send 'empty me' alerts when fullOne local councillor has dubbed the proposed pilot scheme a "huge gimmick".4 Nov 202515 Sep 2025Essex needs a new sporting arena, says HearnSports promoter Barry Hearn wants to stage more world class events in the county.15 Sep 20259 Jan 2025Council admits failing hundreds of homeless peopleAn ombudsman finds domestic abuse victims were turned away by Brentwood Borough Council.9 Jan 202529 Nov 2024Organised crime groups blamed for fly-tipping woesCouncil leader Barry Aspinell says the situation has become "really, really awful".29 Nov 202419 Sep 2024Pub where 'man's ear was bitten off' keeps licenceThe pub's owners feel "great sadness and regret" about the incident, a council meeting hears.19 Sep 202416 Sep 2024Pub could lose licence after man's ear 'bitten off'Police say they are concerned about the number of alleged assaults at the venue.16 Sep 202413 Aug 2024New 'taskforce' to tackle potholes in town centreBrentwood resident Anthony John says he avoids the area and shops elsewhere because of the roads.13 Aug 20246 Aug 2024Pub under review after man has ear bitten offPolice says there is a "pattern of concern" following another alleged assault at the pub last year.6 Aug 2024...