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Police 'call-in' of South Kilburn youth seen as threatening and undermining...
The above letter written to some local young people by the Metropolitan Police Brent Borough Commander has unsurprisingly caused them and their parents considerable alarm as well as raising the issue...
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Petitioners call on Brent to home 50 refugee families
A petition has been set up asking Brent Council to home 50 refugee families in Brent. The justification for the request states:Why is this important?Aylan, the toddler who drowned fleeing Syria, was...
View ArticleBrent Council reiterates objections to Brent Cross Cricklewood scheme ahead...
Although the item on the Cricklewood Green Space will no longer be heard By Barnet Council the whole controversion Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration scheme will be discussed on Thursday. (Planning...
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Brent Council has destroyed Stonebridge Adventure Playground but not the...
The remains last nightThis morningStonebridge Adventure Playground is no more.A place and staff that made all the difference to so many young people in Stonebridge and Harlesden has now been demolished...
View ArticleKilburn Labour Party Party steps into Duffy dispute
Reliable sources inform me that Kilburn (Brent) branch of the Labour Party agreed at its meeting on Thursday to write to to the Leader, Muhammed Butt, and the Chief Whip of the Brent Council Labour...
View ArticleBrent Council should take the opportunity tonight to open a new chapter in...
Regular readers of this blog will know that there have been numerous occasions when attempts to address Brent Council on controversial issues, ranging from the Veolia Public Realm Contract to the Cara...
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Brent Council willing to take in at least 50 Syrian families 'if necessary'
Leader of Brent Council Muhammed Butt has told the Kilburn Times that the Council is willing to take at least 50 Syrian families into the borough LINKHowever his comments were short on detail of how...
View ArticlePhilip Grant's deputation on Brent Council standards of conduct will NOT be...
Philip Grant received the following message a few minutes ago:Dear Mr GrantThis being my first day at work in Brent I am afraid that have only just got round to answering your email of yesterday.The...
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Brent Labour vote against an independent inquiry into Employment Tribunal case
Having previously voted down a suspension of standing orders to hear Philip Grant's deputation on achieiving high standards in council conduct, Brent Labour went on to vote down an independent inquiry...
View Article'Significant risks' attached to academy accounts warns National Audit Office
From the Local Schools Network LINK by Janet DownsThe National Audit Office has warned of ‘significant’ risks attached to academy accounts in a letter to auditors LINK. These include: CAPITAL RISKS 1...
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Brent Scrutiny Committee agenda and documentation for Wednesday September 9th
These are the main items for the Brent Scrutiny Committee tomorrow. Wednesday September 9th 7pm Brent Civic CentreCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - Care Quality Commission report...
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What to attend this Saturday? Refugees welcome, children's march for...
This Saturday there are so many different things happening locally and in London that I for one will be very divided about what to attend. Here are some of the events:Assemble at noon at Marble Arch...
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Brent Start ESOL cuts hit the voiceless and reveal government hypocrisy
Guest blog by 'Enda Mess'It's good to have the opportunity to raise awareness of the severe cuts that are affecting Adult Education and, very recently, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)...
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Sheila Robin: fellow activist and friend
Sheila RobinA wave of disbelief swept through friends and fellow activists of Sheila Robin on Wednesday when we heard of her death after a short illness.Sheila combined energy, commitment,...
View ArticleThe Green Party offers congratulations to Jeremy Corbyn following his...
The Green Party has offered its congratulations to Jeremy Corbyn on becoming the leader of the Labour Party.Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader, said: "The selection of Corbyn, combined with the...
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