27/10/2008

: Brent Council forum puts disability at top of agenda

Disabled residents will have the chance to have their say on issues affecting them when Brent Disabled Users' Forum meets on Thursday, September 11.

The forum, which is chaired by Councillor Kanta Mistry, will be addressed by speakers from the authority and other organisations in the borough.

It will include discussions with speakers on:

• Blue Badges
• Brent Sports Strategy
• Brent Association of Disabled People (BADP)
• volunteering with Brent Association for Voluntary Action (BrAVA).

Councillor Reg Colwill, Lead Member for Adults, Health and Social Care, said:

"The forum is an excellent opportunity for disabled people in the borough to have their say on the issues which matter to them, and to find out more about the support which is offered by Brent Council and other Brent organisations."

The event will be held from 2-4.30pm at Brent Town Hall, Committee Rooms 1-3, Forty Lane, Wembley. Food and refreshments will be served at 1pm.

To confirm your place or arrange transport to the meeting please contact Michael Wilson on 020 8937 2337, or e-mail michael.wilson@brent.gov.uk