Give more power to Londoners, demands new chair of London Councils
From London Councils, an organisaton covering all the London boroughs and the City of London"London local government must have more power and resources devolved from Whitehall to be able to protect...
View ArticleMEP highlights Tory hypocrisy on worker and shareholder representation
Molly Scott Cato, Green MEP for the South West, has slammed the Tories for hypocrisy over worker and shareholder representation and rights. Theresa May has today promised to ensure that workers are...
View ArticleGreen Party responds to Lords Committee report 'Building More Homes'
I thought readers would be interested in this release from the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee and the Green Party's response
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Brent Stop the War Meeting: Chilcot - what now?
This was the surprise guest at Brent Stop the War/Brent & Harrow PSC findraising garden party on SundayFrom Brent Stop the War There is a growing demand that Tony Blair should face a motion of...
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Wembley's united community celebrate together
Pictures from yesterday's two events in Wembley - the Heart of Wembley 2016 Festival in Wembley High Road (thanks to Francis Henry for the pictures) and the Chalkhill Fund Day in Chalkhill Park that I...
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Excellent turnout for Brent's first Walk for Change
Some of the walkers assemble at the start of the walk at Stonebridge Park StationThe first Brent Walk for Change got off to a great start today when a group, eventually more than 60 strong, completed...
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Greens will join Stop Trident protest tonight in Parliament Square
Green activists are organising to be at the Stop Trident demonstration tonight at 6pm, Parliament Square, London:On the 18th of July Parliament will vote on whether or not to spend at least £110...
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Pokemon Go hits Brent and gets teens outs and about
It started on Friday when a pupil on a class trip with me to Fryent Country Park suddenly captured a Pokemon at the park sign on Fryent Way. An image of the sign, rather cleaner than the real one,...
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Sufra Food Bank seeking an Office and Service Manager
Office & Service ManagerSalary: £20,000-£22,000 per annum (depending on experience)Hours: 40 hours/week (in addition to regular evenings and weekends)Annual Leave: 4 Weeks + statutory...
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Wembley meeting seeking justice for Anis Sardar
From Justice for Anis Sardar campaign. Readers may be interested in this local meeting in the walke of the Chilcot Report.Justice for Anis Sardar campaign eventChilcot stated that the 2003 iraqi...
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Wembley meeting seeking justice for Anis Sardar
From Justice for Anis Sardar campaign. Readers may be interested in this local meeting in the wake of the Chilcot Report.Justice for Anis Sardar campaign eventChilcot stated that the 2003 iraqi...
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Residents prepare to fight Heron House development on Wembley Hill Road
When high-rise redevelopment began around Wembley Station it was clear that it would impinge on the bordering suburban residential areas and particularly the main thoroughfares of Empire Way, Wembley...
View Article10 attempts by minister but still no consistent or coherent UK government...
From Peter Tatchell Foundation“The government’s planned Extremism Disruption Orders (EDOs) are so vague and ill-defined that they are a potential threat to free speech and dissenting opinions. When...
View ArticleVideo: Green Party Leader & Deputy Leader Hustings
Voting will be from July 25th until August 25th. All members of the Green Party can vote.Join or renew membership by July 24th to vote in the leadership electionsLINK
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Raft of South Kilburn proposals on agenda at Monday's Cabinet Meeting
Reprinted from the Cabinet agenda papers for the benefit of South Kilburn residents. Deputations to speak at the meeting can be requested. Apply to Anne.Reid@brent.gov.uk 0208 937 1359Carlton &...
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Green MEP raises alarm about UK ‘joining front of the queue on dodgy trade...
Deals beyond TTIPA Green MEP, who has long campaigned against the controversial TTIP trade deal between the EU and US, has warned that with the deal looking increasingly fragile, the UK may seek to...
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Task Group: Brent needs to rethink its partnerships with housing associations
Top 10 providers by housing associationLast night's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Commitee considered the Task Group on Brent Housing Association's Report LINK. The task group was led by Cllr Tom...
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Should the Council reveal more about proposed Ujima House acquisition?
Ujima House, recently taken off the market by vendors Plan of the present siteMonday's Brent Cabinet is due to approve the purchase of Ujima House on Wembley High Road, as one of a number of...
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