Funding for a new publicly accessible courtyard garden and fully fitted out community centre Brent Council’s Cabinet has been agreed as part of the council’s Wembley Housing Zone regeneration.
Up to £11.23m of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) will fund the project, as agreed by the council’s Cabinet today (8 April). SCIL is a charge related to planning permissions to help fund infrastructure needs arising from new development in Brent.
Working in partnership with Wates Construction, Brent Council is delivering on its longstanding commitment to revitalise the eastern stretch of Wembley High Road.
The new public courtyard garden will increase access to open space for local residents and visitors to the area, supporting community wellbeing and quality of life, as well as provide new play spaces for children of all ages and abilities. A new fully fitted out community centre will offer local people and community groups’ access to space and facilities for community events and activities.