Brent Council consults on new Local Plan and development management
Following the story below on the South Kilburn Queen's Park Place development, readers may be interested in this from Brent Council: We are updating our planning policies to shape the future of Brent....
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Greens on the march against austerity tomorrow - please join us
The Green Party will join forces with Russell Brand, journalist Owen Jones and others tomorrow (June 21) in calling on the government to end its policies of austerity.In a demonstration organised by...
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The People United Against Austerity Today in London
Thousands marched today in London against the Coalition's austerity policies and for an alternative. Romayne Phoenix of the Coalition of Resistance and the Green Party was on the platform as the MC and...
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School Summer Fairs bring the community together
All over the borough this month and next, local primary schools will be holding their Summer Fairs. PTAs and Friends Associations work with staff, governors and pupils to fundraise for those little...
View ArticleAnother regeneration scheme, another extension of Mayoral powers and another...
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View ArticleEvent: The radical case for Scottish Independence
From Red PepperEvent this Thursday, 26 June 2014 7pm-8:30 pm in Committee Room 14, House Of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.One of the most important events for Britain will be taking place in September:...
View ArticleBrent to introduce weekly recycling collections and charge for green waste...
Brent Council's forward planning for the July 21st Cabinet includes a proposal to introduce weekly collection of dry recyclables (currently they are fortnighly and alternate with grey bin residual...
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Harrow College shows the way on inclusion and sustainability
Tony Medhurst, Principal, presents award to Priya RamaiyaI was honoured to be invited to Harrow College Student Awards yesterday as one of the keynote speakers. I was impressed, and moved, as the...
View ArticleComplaint lodged over councillor's alleged non-disclosure of interest in...
Local resident Roger Brown has lodged a Corporate Complaint with Fional Ledden, Brent Council's Legal Officer regarding Cllr Ruth Moher which may be on interest to readers aware of recent local...
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Will Brent's 'garden tax' lead to more Birmingham style fly-tipping?
Green waste dumped by the roadside in BirminghamThe KilburnTimes LINK is reporting that the Council's proposed charge for recycling green waste revealed on this blog last week will be an annual fee of...
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CHARITY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AS LONELINESS AMONG BRENT'S OLDER PEOPLE...
Guest blog by Contact the ElderlyContact the Elderly LINK has declared a state-of-emergency as the number of socially isolated older people in Brent reaches breaking point.Spurred by concern over the...
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Revised plans for Cricklewood Library
Hot on the heels of the Kensal Rise plamming application, revised architect plans for Cricklewood Library have been drawn up (above). The plans show that the community space has been increased slightly...
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The Planning Inspector calls on Brent Civic Centre on July 22nd
The closure of half of Brent's libraries continue to reverberate throughout the borough. After the controversial Kensal Rise planning committee deferral and the revised Cricklewood plans, we have a...
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Fairview Homes appeal to demolish the Queensbury Pub to be heard
It looks like the Planning Inspectorate may have to open an office in Brent! Fairview Homes have lodged an appeal against Brent Council planning committee's refusal of their plans for the Queensbury...
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Become a 'Healthy Space Champion' on Chalkhill
The wildflower meadow at Chalkhill ParkFrom Well London ChalkhillAs part of the Chalkhill Well London we have some exciting new training to offer you…If you want to make a change in your local area by...
View ArticleLondon Councils warns funding cuts will hit rising school standards in the...
Government changes to education funding will undermine rising school standards in the capital, according to new analysis. The Department for Education is consulting on changes to the Education Services...
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North West London United against return of fascist group to Cricklewood
Racists and Fascists are once again targeting Brent. The South East Alliance have said they are returning to Cricklewood Broadway on July 19th after the local community mobilised against them a few...
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Greens are backing the Great Public Sector Strike on July 10th
The Green Party will be supporting the strike of public sector workers taking place next week on Thursday July 10th. Six public sector unions and more than a million workers will be on strike over fair...
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Calls to support demonstration at Israeli Embassy on Saturday
As the Israeli army mobilises close to the Gaza strip Brent and Harrow Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Brent Stop the War are urging supporters to join the demonstation outside the Israeli Embassy in...
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