Brentwood
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Brentwood, in south Essex, blends suburban living with historic and natural features. The town centre offers shopping, restaurants, and cultural amenities, while its heritage is reflected in Brentwood Cathedral and nearby historic buildings. Villages such as Ingatestone, Shenfield, and Herongate provide a mix of rural charm and commuter convenience. The area is surrounded by countryside, woodlands, and parks, with Thorndon Country Park and Weald Country Park offering green spaces for walking and wildlife. Proximity to London and good transport links make Brentwood both a commuter hub and a district rich in heritage and outdoor leisure opportunities.
The local authority for this district is: Brentwood Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Essex is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Essex County Council.
Constituencies in Brentwood
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Wards in Brentwood
Brentwood is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blackmore & Doddinghurst
- Brentwood North
- Brentwood South
- Brentwood West
- Brizes, Stondon Massey & South Weald
- Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon
- Hutton East
- Hutton North
- Hutton South
- Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing
- Pilgrims Hatch
- Shenfield
- Warley