NUT call on the next Mayor of London to defend education and help teachers...
The NUT will be holding a London Mayoral Hustings on Monday March 7th 6pm at the union's headquarters at Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, WC1H 9BD, near Kings Cross, off the south side of Euston...
View ArticleBBC Decision to Exclude the Greens ‘Impoverishes Our Political Debate’
The BBC’s decision not to allocate the Green Party of England and Wales a Party Political Broadcast (PPB) in England fails the electorate and our democracy, say the Greens.Over recent weeks, the Green...
View ArticleSenior jobs at Brent Council available now up to £111,000 pa
Following the latest restructuring Brent Council is advertising the following jobs. A description of the management structure is available HERELeading BrentBrent is a unique, growing and iconic...
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Cut Trident: Welfare NOT Warfare Sat February 27th
From the People's Assembly Against AusterityThe day for action against Trident is nearly here. CND has called the Stop Trident National Demonstration Sat 27 Feb. Assemble: 12:00PM Marble Arch.The...
View ArticleOther job vacancies in Brent (NOT £111k pa)
For balance, having advertised the £111k jobs with Brent Council here are some other opportunities locallyEVENT STEWARDING & CUSTOMER SERVICEAP Security are recruiting approximately 200 stewards...
View ArticleLabour Friends of Palestine condemn government's attack on local authority...
I don't normally publish press releases from the Labour Party but this might be of interest to readers and local councillors in the context of previous postings on this blog regarding proposed...
View ArticleNew Brent HR Director must ensure equalities are upheld as more job losses loom
Yesterday was the deadline for applications to be the Director of Brent Council Human Relations. The post was of course extremely controversial when held by Cara Davani with the Employment Tribunal...
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Kensal Rise Library housing units start at £475,000 for a studio
In the same week that the Kensal Rise Library campaign announced a 'night of poetry and readings' by famous actors and writers to help raise £100,000 running costs for their community library in the...
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Save Mosaic LGBT Youth Club From Local Government Cuts
From Mosaic LGBT Youth Club due to close at part of Brent Council's overall cuts in the youth service LINK .Save Mosaic LGBT Youth Centre from closing downThe Mosaic LGBT Youth Centre in Kilburn is a...
View ArticleTTIP: The Death of Democracy
As the EU Referendum debate gets under way and TTIP (Transatlantic Trade Investment Partnership) begins to get some mentions it is worth watching this video in which David Malone reveals the inner...
View ArticleShow your solidarity with the Heathrow 13 facing jail - Willesden Magistrates...
Rob Basto is one of the Heathrow 13 who face being jailed on Wednesday for fighting for climate justice.There will be a solidarity demonstration for the Plane Stupid activists outside the Willesden...
View ArticleCould you be an 'Independent Person' to uphold Brent Council standards
At long last, after nudging by Wembley Matters contributor Philip Grant, Brent Council has advertised for three 'Independent Persons'LINK Closing date for applications is Sunday March 6th:
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Self-managed allotments- local control or a cover for cuts?
Brent Council is holding a consultation meeting with allotment holders on 'Allotment Associations and Self-Management: The Future of Your Allotments?' on March 2nd.As part of the Food Growing and...
View ArticleBrent Council Meeting tonight could be lively...
There are a number of issues on the agenda at Brent's Full Council Meeting meeting tonight that could make it more lively than the usual ritualistic affair.A 3.99% rise in Council Tax forms part of the...
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Mini expenses revolt by two Labour backbenchers
Labour backbencher and former Executive Member Keith Perrin told Full Council last night that he could not vote for an increase in councillor expenses at the same time that the Council was putting up...
View ArticleScrutinising Brent Council' new scrutiny arrangements
The Wembley Matters reader who scrutinised Brent Council's new scrutiny arrangements in 2014 LINK looks at the proposals which were adopted by Full Council yesterday evening in this Guest Blog:
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Heathrow 13 Demonstration on Wednesday in Willesden details
Heathrow 13 Demonstration tomorrow morning from 9am Willesden Magistrates Court. 448 High Road, NW10 2DZ Neasden or Dollis Hill TubeFor all those joining us WEAR RED, and together we will form a...
View ArticleSTOP TRIDENT March Saturday Noon Marble Arch
Supported by:CNDPeople's AsemblyCompassGreen PartyWar on WantFriends of the EarthCampaign Against Arms TradeGreenpeaceFellowship of ReconciliationThe Methodist ChurchPax ChristiThe Church of...
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