Minutes for Brent Planning Committee now available
Following a delay caused by the illness and hospitalisation of the officer concerned, the Minutes of the last planning Committee Meeting, which considered the Kensal Rise Library planning application,...
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Deluded Fascists, coming to Cricklewood again on August 30th, will again be...
The SEA (South East Alliance - AKA Silly Extremist Amateurs) have announced that they are coming to Cricklewood again on August 30th.Despite being told by police, local residents and shopkeepers that...
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'Out of borough' Brent housing placements increase by 426% as housing crisis...
The report on Housing Supply and Demand LINK going to the Brent Cabinet on 28th August starkly sets out the extent of the housing crisis in Brent.AST= Assured Shorthold Tenancy DV=Domestic...
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Help tidy up Chalkhill Park on Sunday
Chalkhill Park yesterdayChalkhill Park is little more than a year old and has already won a place in the hearts of local residents. It is very well used, particularly on warm sunny days, and this...
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On Yer Trike: The Perils of Taking A Principled Stand
I am reprinting this excellent article by Aisha Maniar from her website One Small Window... LINKAisha reflects on the summer controversy over the Tricycle Theatre's rejection of Israeli government...
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Wembley ASDA want to extend the hours of their 'Click and Collect' Centre
ASDA Wembley has applied to Brent Council Planning Committee to extend the hours of its Click and Collect station at the store from 8am-8pm to 8am-10pm.There may just be time for nearby residents to...
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NW London Hospital's 'Requires improvement' rating raises serious questions...
Guest blog from local activist Sarah Cox on the Care Quality Commission's report LINK on the North West London Hospital s NHS Trust which includes Central Middlesex, Northwick Park and St Mark's...
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NW London GMB backs TTIP fight ahead of Saturday's Day of Action
The campaign organisation 38 Degrees LINK is holding a Day of Action on TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) on Saturday August 30th. (More information below) There is more about TTIP...
View ArticleControversial issues ahead for Brent Cabinet on September 15th
Brent Council's Forward Plan gives clues to what is coming up at future Cabinet meetings although explanation is minimal. Full details of reports and agenda items are only available to the public one...
View ArticleBrent Council to consult on contribution to Post-16 travel costs
Brent Council Cabinet is due to agree a consultation with parents, carers and students on 6th Form and college students' contribution to post-16 transport costs at its October 13th meeting.Given the...
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Grant offered to gather young people's views on health engagement
From Health Watch BrentHealth Watch Brent - Gathering Views Small GrantsHealth Watch Brent are awarding grants of up to £200 to local organisations and community groups to help gather views on key...
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Have your say on health provision in Brent on September 3rd
To book a place or ask a question email brentccg.engagement@nhs.netYoung people have been missing in many of the recent consultations on health as have parents of young children. It is really...
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Cricklewood says 'Oh, no, not that lot again!' but ready to stand united...
Most people I have spoken to in Cricklewood while leafleting about Saturday's 'Fascists not welcome here' demonstration have reacted with disbelief that a group that has so clearly failed to muster any...
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A decade on, has Quintain delivered for Wembley? Will the Council ensure...
Just over 10 years ago in July 2004, the then London Mayor, Ken Livingstone, gave his seal of approval to Quintain's redevelopment of the area around Wembley Stadium.It is worth looking back at what...
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Brent Council checking that Michaela will be safe for children to start on...
Michaela site yesterdayMichaela Free School, opening at the former Arena House in Wembley Park, has assured Brent Council officers that it will be opening as planned to Year 7 pupils on September 15th,...
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Wembley needs affordable housing - not markets galore
Following my recent blog on questions around the delivery of social housing at Quintain's Wembley it is interesting to see that Quintain are applying to Brent Council for a number of the sites around...
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Cricklewood sees off pitiable South East Alliance fantasists
Happy in our diversityMuhammed Butt, leader of Brent Council, other councillors and residentsThe Brent community today came out once again in all its diversity to tell the extreme right South East...
View ArticleThe challenge of inequality in education - a timely offer
I don't normally allow advertising on this website but I think the offer below is worthwhile for teachers, governors and others involved in education if Brent. The message comes from Robin Richardson...
View ArticleWalkers get active in Fryent Country Park via Streetlife
It has been great to see local people organising various walking groups in Fryent Country Park on Streetlife this week. One group is walking in the park as I write this. LINKSince I made the above...
View ArticleCouncillors' allowances to be increased at next Council meeting plus who will...
There will be a Full Brent Council meeting on September 8th, only the second since the elections in May. The first proved controversial with constitutional changes voted through and then later...
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