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Brent Schools asked to help name new park in Quintain development
I apologise for the poor legibility of the above flyer from Quintain. It advertises a competition for school classes to provide a name for the new park which will be built amidst of the high-rise...
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Wembley Park Station has its own paddling pool - urgent action needed!
Wembley Park Station has long had a problem puddle outside its Bridge Road exit but with the recent heavy rain the puddle has become a pool. This was the scene during this evening's rush hour as...
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Dismay at closure of Brent Law Centre
Staff protest in 2011After being hit with funding cuts and warnings of imminent closure for almost a decade I understand that Brent Law Centre has finally closed its doors.Law Centres have been...
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March 17th - Women and the First World War at Preston Community Library
From Preston Community LibraryWe would like to invite you to special event at the library. This is an illustrated talk from Chris Coates. She was librarian of the Trades Union Congress and has...
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Kilburn High Party letter for residents and meeting
There have been comments from Kilburn residents (both sides of the High Road) that they have not received a promised letter about the Kilburn High Road Street Party that is due to be held in July. They...
View ArticleYoung black males event to help them connect with Brent's best jobs and...
Brent has a high number of exclusions from school that disporportionately affect black boys as well as high future unemployment rates in this group.Press release from Brent CouncilYoung black males are...
View ArticleSufra Foodbank: Coronavirus Will Affect Services for the Most Vulnerable -...
An appeal from Sufra FoodbankThe Perfect Storm for Food Banks A Note from the DirectorIt’s the last thing we need when experiencing the highest demand for emergency food aid in our history:...
View ArticleGreen Party cancels Spring conference due to Covid-19
The Green Party has taken the decision to cancel its Spring Conference which was due to take place in Brighton on the weekend 20-22 March.Statement:As a democratic party, conference plays an important...
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Take a Trobridge Walk in Kingsbury
Sketch map for Trobridge Walk No.4 Guest post by Philip GrantThe weather is fine and you’re feeling well, so no need to self isolate. But sports events are cancelled, mass gatherings are banned, and...
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Dozens of Covid-19 Mutual Aid groups set up - including in Brent
Dozens of ‘mutual aid’ groups have sprung up across the country to support those suffering from the effects and threat of the Coronavirus outbreak[1]. 68 groups have been set up online, with volunteers...
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Thy Kindom Come: Rev Paul Nicolson (10 May 1932-5 March 2020) Lived...
“Compassion in politics has to transcend and override all party political allegiances.” — Paul Nicolson SourceLINKPaul Nicolson demonstrating outside Church House “in the role of a homeless person for...
View ArticleGreens call for Coronavirus Solidarity Pact
The Green parties of the United Kingdom have called for the Westminster government’s forthcoming emergency coronavirus legislation to a Coronavirus Solidarity Pact to ensure that vulnerable people are...
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Sufra's Coronavirus Emergency Appeal: 'The situation is dire'
From Rajesh and the team at Sufra Foodbank,“It’s like being in a war zone,” remarked one of our guests. “No bombs or guns, but widespread panic and confusion – plus the fear that some of our nearest...
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Daniel Estate Agents offer to print Brent Covid-19 Mutual Aid flyers
Daniel Estate Agents have offered to print flyers in black and white for the Brent Covid-19 Mutual Support Groups at their local branches.They have branches covering Wembley and Alperton, Neasden and...
View ArticleBrent Council Leader's message on Coronavirus situation
From Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent CouncilI know many of us will be understandably worried about the current coronavirus pandemic that is dominating our daily lives right now.I can assure you...
View ArticleNEU's proposals to PM re schools and coronavirus
The National Education Union has written to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for the Government to close schools and colleges and protect vulnerable educators or those caring for at risk...
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Covid-19 closes Preston Community Library
Thanks to everyone at Preston Community Library for the above and wishing them well during this difficult time.
View ArticleThe powers that the Government are seeking in the Coronavirus Bill
These are the provisions in the Coronavirus Bill that the Government are proposing. They are wide-ranging, some sensible and others which contain risks.The UK government’s coronavirus action plan,...
View ArticleKetan Sheth: Brent needs to establish an effective 'Access to Justice'...
This Opinion piece by Cllr Ketam Sheth, chair of Brent Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee first appeared in Asian Voice LINKReproduced by permission of the authorAfter half a century of...
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