AT LAST! The government's key worker list for allocation of places in schools...
The government has made it extremely difficult for schools to plan provision for the new era of 'in school but not school' which begins on Monday. In Brent headteachers will be meeting early this...
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UPDATE-NOW STOOD DOWN Northwick Park Hospital declares 'critical incident' as...
From hsj.co.uk UPDATE: Trust Press Office: 'We have now just STOOD DOWN our critical incident status at the hospital. It lasted 24 hrs. It was declared yesterday evening because we didn't have enough...
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Brent Council sets up Covid-19 Steering Group and Emergency Fund
Using her powers Carolyn Downs, the CEO of Brent Council, in consultation with the lead member, has set up a steering group framework of voluntary and community organisations to shape Brent's response...
View ArticleBrent Council to ask software provider to improve public access to planning...
Below is the outcome of my complaint to Brent Council referring to the difficulty of accessing planning documents for a major planning application in February. LINK I do not agree with the findings re...
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Covid-19: Brent's parks stay open but children's playgrounds, MUGAs, tennis...
Kelly Eaton, Brent Parks, Policy and Projects Manager has written to Brent Parks Forum to update them on partial closures in the borough's parks.I just wanted to update you in this time of uncertainty...
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Covid-19: Brent Council sets up Wellbeing Helpline for the vulnerable who...
From Brent CouncilHelping the most vulnerableFor the most vulnerable, the most isolated and the most at risk of being taken advantage of, the council is working closely with our voluntary and community...
View ArticleAdvice on allotment gardening during Covid-19 restrictions
From the National Allotment SocietyFollowing the instructions around movement and gatherings from the Prime Minister on 23 March 2020, we are consulting with central government but as we understand the...
View ArticleLondon Borough of Culture on hold
From the GLAThe Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries, Justine Simons, has today announced changes to the London Borough of Culture programme in response to the impact of coronavirus. Brent...
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Brent keeps allotments open for fresh air and exercise
Brent Council is keeping its allotments open for plot-holders' fresh air and exercise and has posted notices closely following the advice drawn up by the National Allotment Society. LINKI applaud the...
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Harlesden Foodbank pulls out the stops for limited opening this morning
Congratulations and thanks to all the volunteers involvedStatement from from Fresh Horizons Harlesden Foodbank We will be running a limited foodbank this morning. Please be aware that we will only have...
View ArticleLondon CIV launches LCIV Sustainable Equity Exclusion Fund that 'faciltates...
When times return to normal something for Brent and other London councils to consider seriously:The London Collective Investment Vehicle (London CIV) is pleased to announce the launch of the LCIV...
View ArticleResidents identified by NHS as 'highest risk' should expect a call from Brent...
From Brent Council website todayWe are currently making calls to residents who the NHS have identified as being at highest risk from coronavirus (COVID-19).These individuals will have received a letter...
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The Fryent Country Park Story – Part 1
The first of a series of guest posts by Wembley History Society member, Philip Grant.Some of you may be thinking of our beautiful local country park as a peaceful place, where you can go for fresh air...
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Dedicated borough-based Covid-19 clinics to be established by NW London CCGs
Responding to Saturday's tweet (above) by Cllr Ketan Sheth (Chair of Brent Council's Commnity and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee) a spokesperson for the MedianWL North West London Collaboration of...
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'Military Style' operation brings Personal Protection Equipment to Brent carers
From Brent CouncilBrent Council’s critical carers will be hitting the front-line fully protected with personal protection equipment (PPE) to help stop the spread of Covid-19.Around 1.6 million gloves...
View ArticleDrive-through NHS Covid-19 Test Centre opens at Wembley IKEA
An Ikea spokesman said:Today, a drive-through NHS Covid-19 test centre has opened in the car park of our Wembley store.We are incredibly proud that we are able to support the Government and the NHS in...
View ArticleRead Brent Council's Covid19 Information leaflet here
This is the recently published Brent Council Covid19 Information leaflet. Click bottom right corner to enlarge.
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Zoom's a boon for Alperton Covid-19 Mutual Aid group
After a successful group meeting on Zoom the Alperton Covid-19 Mutual Aid Group has decided to utilise the video conference facility to overcome social isolation in the ward and beyond.A virtual coffee...
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Brent Council issues urgent call for more volunteers to help residents during...
Bridge Park Food Delivery Hub (Photo: Brent Council)As readers will know there are now Covid-19 Mutual Aid groups in most Brent wards that were set up more than two weeks ago LINK Brent Council...
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The Fryent Country Park Story - Part 2
The second of a series of guest posts by Wembley History Society member, Philip Grant. Welcome to Part 2 of this weekly journey through the story of our local country park. If you missed Part 1, you...
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