A welcome education manifesto from Rescue Our Schools
The Rescue Our Schools LINK campaigning group has published a manifesto which should be of interest to parents and teachers. It brings together many issues which have become prominent in later years....
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Progress as TUC takes on the issue of Climate Change
The TUC has unanimously passed the motion below on Climate Change. Although it does not contain everything Green Party members would want to see included it marks a step forward in trade union...
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Michaela deputy has controversial start at his new school
Barry SmithBarry Smith, deputy headteacher at Michaela Academy for three years has had a rough start in his new job as principal of the former Great Yarmouth High School, now relaunched by Inspiration...
View ArticleSam's Brent Super Cup a great community event
So good to see adults facilitating community and sporting spirit for our young people.
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Is the consultation about the future of Alperton's 'The Boat' a secret?
The regeneration proposals for Minavil House and the former Midland Bank/The Plough pub sites at Alperton have attracted opposition LINK so that may explain why a consultation about the future of The...
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Brent anti-Semitism motion redrafted to remove IHRA examples
Following the changes in the allegiances of Brent Conservative councillors (Cllrs Davidson and Maurice have moved to Brent Conservative Group) the motion on anti-semitism at tonight's Council meeting...
View ArticleConfusing debate on anti-Semitism motion at Brent Council
In a debate at Brent Full Council, made even more confusing than usual by another round of musical chairs in the Conservative groups, eventually the following motion was agreed with three abstentions....
View ArticleBrent Council adopts motion on hate crime with cross party support
The Labour Motion on Hate Crime was adopted by Brent Council this evening. It was moved by Cllr Nerva:Brent Council expresses grave alarm and concern at the upswing in hate crime, discriminatory acts...
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Some additional info on The Boat redevelopment plans
I am grateful to a local resident for this copy of the leaflet on The Boat redevelopment consultation after my blog on the dearth of information LINK. I am still waiting for a response from Four...
View ArticleCllr Duffy calls for Special Council Meeting on waste strategy waste
Cllr Duffy (Labour, Kilburn) has sent the following email to all Brent Councillors:Dear CouncillorFirstly I am sorry for the length of this email , but I believe it deals with important issues.I am...
View ArticleBoard of Deputies intervene in Brent anti-Semitism debate
Cllr Nerva during last night's Council debate on the Hate Crime and Anti-Semitism motions referred to a letter from the Board of Deputies of British Jews to Brent councillors. This is the letter.Dear...
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Out of sight, out of mind: Voices from Cricklewood on PSPO’s
Guest post by Scott Bartle, Brent Green PartyResistance to povertyGuest post by Scott Bartle
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22 storey block incorporating a pub to replace The Boat in Alperton
The Boat (Pleasure Boat) as wasAs plannedPlans revealed at today's consultation propose the replacement of the two storey 'The Boat' public house in Alperton by a 22 storey block incorporating a...
View ArticleClarification on recent press coverage of our '1.5 degrees' paper in Nature...
The authors of the recent report that received wide media coverage today, including on the Radio 4 Today programme, have issued the following clarification LINKA number of media reports have asserted...
View ArticleBrent CEO's Standards complaint against Cllr Duffy upheld but no apology made...
Brent Standards Committee will receive a report at its September 28th meeting on a complaint made by Brent Council's CEO, Carolyn Downs, and Cllr Liz Dixon against Cllr John Duffy (Labour, Kilburn...
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Hear Rashid Nix on Crisis in the Community - Stonebridge Hub tonight
Tonight at the Stonebridge Centre Green Activist Rashid Nix is speaking about Crisis in the Community, as part of The Mind Cafe's Black Mental Health Matters Event.Born and bred in South London, Rashid...
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When was American Football first played at Wembley?
Guest post by local historian Philip GrantSunday sees the Jacksonville Jaguars play one of their regular NFL “home” games at Wembley Stadium, this season against the Baltimore Ravens. But when was...
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