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Alert sounded on return of Pinkham Way waste plant proposal
The Pinkham Way Alliance LINK have circulated an alert on the return of plans to relocate Barnet's 6 acre Cricklewood Waste Transfer Station (WTS) to the Pinkham Way site, working again with the North...
View ArticleOppose neo Nazis in Golders Green on July 4th
A tiny group of neo Nazis aim to hold a provocative show of hate in Golders Green, a part of London well known for the Jewish community’s longstanding roots locally.Unite Against Fascism will join...
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Child's Play? Investing in the young despite austerity
This guest blog by Andrew Ross, which he has adapted from his LGiU briefing to local authority members and officers, succinctly sets out some of the arguments for maintaining play provision in the face...
View ArticleHeat wave: Put your bins out the night before collection due
Brent Council is asking residents to put their bins out the night before collection day during the expected heatwave period this week June 29th to July 3rd.This is to ensure collection because waste...
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All night weekend Jubilee Line from September 12th
TfL have published the NightTube map for services that will operate from the early hours of September 12th on Friday and Saturday nights. Brent will be served by the Jubilee line. Trains will run at...
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Lancashire councillors vote against Cuadrilla's fracking plans
I have just received this message from Richard Casson of Greenpeace:Amazing news -- Lancashire just said no to fracking! In a resounding move that will send shockwaves through the fossil fuel industry,...
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Greens: Don't sacrifice liberty in knee-jerk reaction to terror attacks
Green Party deputy leader Shahrar Ali has expressed his shock at hearing of the “inhumane” terror attacks that took place on Friday 26 June, but warned the government against fast-tracking its data...
View ArticlePolice move neo-Nazi demonstration to Whitehall
The Jewish Chronicle reported this afternoon that the police intend to move Saturday's neo-Nazi demonstration from Golders Green to Richmond Tearrace, Whitehall. They will be limited to a static...
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Greens: Heathrow decision 'deeply disappointing'& shows power of big business
Jean Lambert , London Green MEP has issued the following statement on the Davies Commission findings:'Today’s announcement shows the power and reach of big business. Growth at any cost in our...
View ArticleUnbelievable! Brent Council is a finalist for 'Race for Opportunity' award
If the news that Muhammed Butt had been chosen to headup the Equalities brief by London Council was not enough to declare irony dead, jaws dropped with a clang at the Brent Civic Centre today when the...
View ArticleBrent Council Race Equality Award condemned
Following yesterday's revelation that Brent Council was a finalist for a Race for Opportunity award the organisation has received messages from local people about the council's record in this area....
View ArticleUnited campaign agaist Baseline Assessment calls for support from parents and...
England’s leading early years organisations have united with teaching unions in opposing the September 2015 introduction of Baseline Assessment. In response to the government’s announcement on approved...
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“Considerate Constructors” in South Kilburn – Really?
Guest blog from Pete Firmin, Chair, Alpha and Gorefield Houses and Canterbury Court Tenants and residents associationReaders of Wembley Matters may have noticed on many building sites around Brent...
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Perivale residents urged to shut windows and doors as thick smoke rises from...
The source of the thick plume of black smoke over Wembley is a warehouse fire in Wadsworth Road, Perivale.The London Fire Brigade said:Around 100 firefighters and officers are currently tackling a...
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Update on Perivale Warehouse Fire
From the London Fire Brigade late yesterday:Around 120 firefighters and officers tackled a fire at a warehouse, containing a number of commercial and factory units, on Wadsworth Rd, Perivale this...
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Greens welcome the Greek 'NO' to bailout proposals
Greens have welcomed the outcome of the Greek referendum, which has shown around two thirds of voters have said ‘No’ to European Union and International Monetary Fund bailout proposals for more...
View ArticleUpcoming events at Preston Community Library
From Preston Community Library CampaignFirstly, a reminder that July's pub quiz is tomorrow night (Monday, 6 July) at 7.30 in The Preston. As usual, we aim to start the quiz promptly at 8. I hope to...
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Barry Gardiner spices up Labour Deputy Leader campaign
Barry Gardiner has arranged a meeting at Moore Spice, in the Wembley Retail Park, for Brent Labour Party members to hear a short speech from Caroline Flint, a candidate for Deputy Leader. Her speech...
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