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This Anti-Poverty Week has seen Brent gearing up for the launch of a new commission to fight poverty.
Plans are under way to set up a Brent Poverty Commission, which will hear from experts and residents on their experiences of poverty, and identify evidence-based solutions.
The Commission will be chaired by an independent expert and will include councillors and anti-poverty advisors. Their focus …
Fifty years younger! £1,000 fine for Blue Badge fraudster
A fraudster using a stolen Blue Badge belonging to a man 50 years his senior was fined £1,113 at Willesden Magistrates Court last month. The prosecution follows enforcement action by Brent Council. M…
South Kilburn Estate residents back regeneration plans in London’s biggest resident ballot
Residents in South Kilburn have overwhelmingly backed council plans to rebuild their neighbourhood, following the biggest ever resident ballot of its kind in London it was revealed today (Oct 16). 84…
Deadline to register for Solar Panel scheme nears
Residents, businesses and schools could help save the planet as well as money on their energy bills, if they register for a solar panel scheme before next week’s deadline. Registration for the scheme…
40,000 black blood donors needed to help save lives
The Mayor of Brent, Councillor Ernest Ezeajughi, donated more than just time in his latest bid to encourage Brent residents to help save lives. Rolling up his sleeve during Black History Month, Counc…
Brent redoubles effort to drive up standards for private renters
Additional licensing laws for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are set to be extended in Brent for a further five years. Brent Council agreed the move yesterday (14 Oct) in order to drive up ho…
Meet the new, regional adoption service this National Adoption Week
On Tuesday 15 October, staff can pop down to the ground floor Brent Civic Centre between 10am-2pm to meet the team from the new, regional adoption service. Adopt London West (ALW), based at Ealing Co…
Have your say on council plan to tackle homelessness
People are being invited to have their say on a plan tackle homelessness in Brent. The council is proposing to make five commitments in a bid to reduce rough sleeping across the borough. These pledg…
Good causes invited to sign up for Brent Community Lottery
Good causes working in Brent were invited to a special event to sign up to receive funds from the Brent Community Lottery on Wednesday 9 October. The borough's Voluntary and Community Sector is in ne…
Pimp Your Pumpkin: Learn how to fight food waste with Chefs David and Mark Borrell
Residents are being encouraged to join Chefs David and Mark Borrell for Halloween-themed, live demonstrations on how to transform leftovers into delicious meals at Wembley Park on Thursday 17 Octobe…
