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Brent Council puts the clock back
The return of the refurbished Jubilee Clock to a new position in Harlesden High Street was celebrated today.I couldn't resist a cry of 'Save Stonebridge Adventure Playground' during a lull in the...
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Veolia Recycling Lorry Accidentally Leaks Oil in Princes Court
The controversial Brent Public Realm contract handed over waste collection, recycling, street cleansing, parks maintenance, BHP grounds maintenance and cemeteries to Veolia. The contract also made...
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Why I am standing for the Greens in the Kenton by-election
Michaela LichtenBrent Green Party has selected Michaelle Lichten to contest the Kenton by-electionMichaela said:I have been a Kenton resident for 19 years (and a Brent resident for 38).Having raised my...
View ArticleTurmoil as Butt and Pavey refuse to accept Labour Group vote for Council Tax...
The Brent Council Labour Group is in turmoil after Deputy Leader Cllr Michael Pavey refused to accept a vote by his Labour councillor colleagues at Labour Group in favour of a 1.99% rise in Council...
View ArticleBrent North to consider how Labour should decide Coalition arrangements
With most commentators expecting a hung parliament after the General Election it is not surprising that all the parties are considering who they would ally with, as a formal Coalition or on a Supply...
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Last chance to have a say on the Welsh School plans in King Edward VII's Park
The Planning Application by the Welsh School to take over the Bowling Green Pavilion in King Edward VII Park, Wembleyas a school and to build an additional classroom, lay a playground and remove 4...
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Brent Odds-On for Private Eye Awards 2015
Local bookies braced for surge in betting Guest blog by I.L.WagerBrent Staff Achievement Awards are not the only annual awards likely to prove a...
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Learn more about Fairtrade, February 25th, Brent Civic Centre
This year Brent Council is marking Fairtrade Fortnight by hosting a training session on Fairtrade, the system that enables people shopping in the UK to ensure fair incomes and decent working conditions...
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Sufra Foodback Election Hustings, March 11th
From Sufra Foodbank and KitchenIn the run up to the general election, we invite you to attend a hustings event for Brent Central on Wednesday 11 March 2015 from 6:45pm.The event is hosted by Sufra NW...
View ArticleTories step into Brent Labour's Council Tax Row
Brent Central Conservatives released the foloowing Press Release yesterday
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Fighting spirit alive and well in Brent as community challenges the cuts
Reposted with permission from the Kilburn Unemployed Workers highly recommended blog LINK
View ArticleCouncillor Sam Stopp Appeals to Wembley Matters on Affairs of the Heart
Well, have to have a headline that will make you read this message from Councillor Sam Stopp! Putting aside political differences it is for a good cause.You may have heard through the grapevine that...
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Moses makes passionate plea for Stonebridge Adventure Playground to be saved...
Speaking at the Brent Fights Back meeting on Tuesday, Moses, Chair of the Brent Play Association, made a passionate speech on why the playground should not be closed. The closure is due to be discussed...
View ArticleChildren, young people and parents will challenge Brent Cabinet over cuts on...
Monday's Cabinet will be approving the budget to go to the Full Council on March 2nd amidst press coverage of the row over the leadership refusing to take account of the vote of the Labour Group in...
View ArticleDeferred Welsh School-King Eddie's Park planning application to be heard on...
Here are the details from the Planning Department: Bowling Club and Collins Lodge, King Edward VII Park, Park Lane, Wembley I refer to the planning application for the above site which proposes:-...
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Claim back our cash: Reclaim our Services! - Coalition to be invoiced...
Brent Fightback will be presenting an Invoice to local represenatives of the Coalition partners tomorrow for all the money that has been taken away from Brent residents through the cuts in local...
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Powney: Cabinet's 'blatant disregard makes everyone involved look ridiculous'
Front page of this week's Kilburn TimesFormer councllor James Powney takes up the issue of the Labour Group vote in favour of a Council Tax rise, and the leadership's decision to ignore the vote in...
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The price you pay for 'BIg Name' local convenience stores
Guest blog by Michaela Lichten, the Green party candidate fro the Kenton By-electionOn the campaign trail one of the most common responses to a discussion on sustainable and local/farmer’s markets food...
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Is Brent Council in breach of Trust Agreement over King Edward VII Park Welsh...
Collins LodgeGuest blogger Jaine Lunn raises a vital issue that puts a big qustion mark over the London Welsh School's bid to open a school in King Edward VII Park, Wembley.
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