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Oak trees planted in local parks celebrate 80th anniversary
On Tuesday 30 November, the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) and Brent Council came together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the national charity that provides social and welfare services to Holocaust refugees and survivors in the UK, as part of the 80 Trees for 80 Years campaign.
Two native oak trees were planted at ceremonial tree-planting events that took place in Roundwood Park, Harl…
Read full articleBe StreetKind to help tackle abuse of frontline workers
A new StreetKind campaign to tackle abuse of street cleansing teams and frontline workers has been launched by Veolia with the support of the Council. The campaign will highlight the rise in abuse, a…
Brent Small Business Saturday 2021 award winners announced
This week, the council unveiled the winners of this year’s competition at a special awards ceremony with the local business community. Cllr Shama Tatler, Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and …
The new COVID-19 variant - vaccines/boosters, face masks and travelling updates
What the new variant means for you and your family This weekend we found out that a new variant of the COVID-19 virus, Omicron, has reached the UK. Efforts are being made to contain the spread. It …
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
There are a range of Christmas markets taking place across the borough this month. Be sure to stop by and enjoy some free festive fun for the whole family! 11 December Kilburn Square -…
Get support with essentials over the coming months – Residents’ Support Fund
Households across Brent can now access a new £2.7 million fund to help them over the coming months. Brent residents, aged 18 and over can apply for support with the costs of essential items, such as …
Get your COVID-19 jab to save Christmas
With Christmas Eve a month today, Brent residents are being urged to take the opportunity to get their COVID jab at health centres, pharmacies and even libraries and supermarkets as part of a concerte…
Join us to end violence against women
Thursday 25 November marks the first day of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, an international campaign led by UN Women to raise awareness of and prevent violence against women and gi…
New and improved website for you to talk to your Council
A new website will make it easier for you to share your views on everything from roadworks to regeneration. Kitted out with a host of new features, the Have Your Say website makes it quicker to find …
Faith Covenant celebration
On Wednesday 17 November, Brent Multi-Faith Forum and Brent Council came together to celebrate the Faith Covenant. The Multi-Faith Forum and the Council signed the Faith Covenant in 2017, pledging to …