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Stonebridge 1981: 'Don't burn it down - let's build!' The Brent Council v...
The young campaigners at the disused Stonebridge bus garagePaul Anderson, who worked with Leonard Johnson from the beginning of the project in 1981, was cross-examine don his witness statement by Ms...
View ArticleJudgment in Brent Council v Bridge Park case not expected until September....
After hearing closing submissions from the Counsels for Brent Council and Leonard Johnson the Judge, Michael Green QC, said he was unlikely to deliver his Judgment before September. He said that he...
View ArticleCautious limited re-opening of four Brent libraries. Face covering and Test &...
From Brent CouncilAt the beginning of July, Brent Council began a phased reopening of library, arts and heritage services to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for staff, residents and visitors...
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The Preston Story- Part 2
The second part of a series of four by Chris Coates We left the end of Part 1 of the Preston Story in the 18thcentury, with the...
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Mutual Aid network in Kilburn comes to the aid of a tree scheduled for...
Guest post by Dan Judelson Local councils removing trees agains the wishes of residents is a hot button issue. Sheffield has doubtlessly been the worst example of this LINK but here in Brent plans to...
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BREAKING Brent issues urgent warning over Covid 19 cases rise in the borough
FROM BRENT COUNCILAn important message from Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council. Today I have to share an urgent warning for everyone in Brent. For the first time in several weeks confirmed...
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1 Morland Gardens – update on the Brent v. Heritage planning battle - Next...
Guest blog by Philip Grant, in a personal capacity.If you have read my guest blogs on Brent Council’s planning application 20/0345, you may have missed two recent comments. I will set these out below,...
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Alperton & Wembley Central are 'blooming lovely' - Best Garden Competition...
This year, as part of #Blossom2020, Wembley Central and Alperton Residents Association (WCARA) ran their first ever Best Garden Competition - they were impressed by the enthusiasm, passion and...
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Cross party campaign needed to oppose Jenrick's assault on the community's...
The Wembley Park skyline from BarnhillResidents of Brent may feel frustrated that their opposition to developments in South Kilburn, Alperton, Wembley Central, Sudbury, Queensbury and Wembley Park have...
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72 years on – the Olympic marathon race at Wembley, 1948
Guest blog by Philip GrantTwo weeks ago, we celebrated the 1908 Olympic marathon race on its 112thanniversary, with a video including newsreel film of the two leading runners, with a crowd in Wembley...
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The Preston Story – Part 3
Guest blog by Chris Coates of Preston Community Library. Plenty of material here, especially the video, for local teachers who are teaching the Second World War to Year 6 next academic year.Part 2 of...
View ArticleColindale Police Station 4Front protest - lessons for Brent?
4Front is a youth project based in Grahaeme Park, Barnet. Yesterday the project hit social media when a 14 year old youth was arrested by police and youth workers intervened.This was the police...
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Family visits on now at Fryent Country Park, Kingsbury - ideal weather to visit
After recent unhappy events in the park, Barnhill Conservation Group are welcoming children and their families to Fryent Country Park today using the entrance between 109-111 Valley Drive,...
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EXCLUSIVE: Councillor calls on colleagues to reject 'weak offer' on Labour...
Brent Council Leader is not always happy with councillors who are independent thinkersIn May 2020 Cllr Muhammed Butt had been leader of Brent Council for 12 years, having gained power at the AGM which...
View ArticleHelp from Brent Council for those hit financially by Covid19
From Brent CouncilResident’s Support FundIf you are a Brent resident and have been impacted financially or personally by Covid-19, you could be eligible for financial support. We have funding that...
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Planning Committee votes to demolish 'beautiful' Altimira (1 Morland Gardens)...
1 Morland GardensThe approved redevelopmentBrent Planning Committee tonight approved the Council's own development plans for 1 Morland Gardens despite please to respect it as one of only two heritage...
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Neighbourhood CIL needs more representative community involvement on...
Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) is one of the main ways residents can make positive changes in their neighbourhoods - although if the government gets its way it may soon be ended....
View ArticleAsk local Police Commander Roy Smith questions & make suggestions on-line...
With concerns being voiced in the Kilburn Times over the impact of Section 60 orders on the black community in Brent it may be a good time to ask questions of the local police.This event is scheduled...
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Investigators' update on allegations of police officers' inappropriate...
An update on what we have been doing It is important to us that the local community know what work we have been doing and how we can help you. Please share this update via email or in newsletters with...
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The Preston Story – Part 4
We left Part 3 of the Preston Story in the early 60s – just before two major political changes in the area. Firstly, Preston, along with the rest of Wembley, merged with Willesden in 1965 to form the...
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