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Controversy in Brentwood: Salvation Army HQ Debate
Controversy in Brentwood: Salvation Army HQ Debate
Exciting news in Brentwood: Salvation Army development divides residents & upcoming events
Brentwood Scoop
Jul 10, 2025
Trivia Question❓In what year did the infamous "Brentwood Strangler" make headlines in the town of Brentwood, Essex? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Residents in Brentwood are divided over a controversial new development that will see a Salvation Army headquarters replaced with a mix of social housing and private properties. Some residents are in favor of the proposal, citing the need for affordable housing in the area, while others are concerned about the loss of community facilities and increased traffic. The development is part of a larger plan by the Brentwood Borough Council to address the housing crisis in the area. A decision on the proposal is expected to be made in June. Read More... |
New & Noteworthy Restaurants in and around Brentwood |
Masons Restaurant |
Date: May 2025 (New Summer Menu); Location: 12 Melbourne Ave (off High St), Brentwood CM14 4AR Now open with a revamped summer grazing menu, Masons offers small-plate sharers, seasonal salads, and a curated wine list in their charming courtyard setting. |
Navateet |
Date: June 25, 2025; Location: 9–11 High St, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4RG Meaning “new and old” in Sanskrit, Navateet explores Indian cuisine through the ages—from Mughal-era dishes and British Raj classics to contemporary curries—under the guidance of Chef Steve Gomes. |
Upcoming Events in and around Brentwood |
Jessica West’s 70s & 80s Party Night |
Date: July 5, 2025; Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Location: The Bardswell Club, Bardeswell Close, Brentwood, CM14 4TJ; Admission: Ticketed event Come boogie the night away with Jessica West performing all the greatest hits of the ’70s and ’80s. Club-priced drinks, hot food, and themed giveaways will keep the dance floor alive! |
Brentwood Town FC v Leyton Orient FC |
Date: July 5, 2025; Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM; Location: The Arena, The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, CM15 9NN; Admission: Adults £10; Concessions £6; U17 free (with accompanying adult) Isthmian Premier Division side Brentwood Town kick off their pre-season against League One Leyton Orient in what promises to be a competitive, fitness-building friendly. |
Brentwood Writers’ Circle Monthly Meeting |
Date: July 5, 2025; Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM; Location: The Bardswell Club, 28 Bardeswell Close, Brentwood, CM14 4TJ; Admission: First visit free; £5 per meeting thereafter; £43 annual membership Join local writers—beginners and professionals alike—for sharing work, feedback, and inspiration in a welcoming setting. |
Essex Card Show 2025 |
Date: July 6, 2025; Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Location: The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, CM15 9NN; Admission: Early Access £9.50; General Admission £7.50; Afternoon £5; Child £2 Dive into trading-card heaven with 100+ vendor tables, TCG and sports cards, on‐site grading, free kids’ facepainting, and a bustling trade area. |
Great Danes YFC Funday 2025 |
Date: July 6, 2025; Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Location: Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9BY; Admission: £15 per player; spectators free The 27th annual youth football extravaganza with guaranteed play time for every child, lunchtime refreshments, a raffle, and presentations to round off a full day of fun. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The "Brentwood Strangler" did not actually exist. Brentwood, Essex is a peaceful town with no history of a serial killer by that name. The phrase "Brentwood Strangler" is fictional and has been used in popular culture as a plot device in various TV shows and movies. |