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Brent Council wins Bridge Park court case
The High Court has found in Brent Council’s favour in its case over the ownership of the Bridge Park Leisure Centre.
The decision, handed down today (October, 1) follows a nine-day trial in July and August where Brent’s right to develop the Bridge Park Leisure Centre site, as part of a wider regeneration development, was challenged by a third party who laid a claim to the land.
Cllr Muhammed Butt,…
Read full articleCouncil commits to 8-point plan to boost affordable workspace in Brent
An 8-point plan to boost affordable workspace in Brent will be rolled-out after it received the backing of Brent’s cabinet earlier this month. Brent Council’s Affordable Workplace Strategy aims to br…
Sons and Daughters of Foster Carers Month
October is Sons and Daughters Month. We are joining this Fostering Network initiative to recognise and thank the children of our carers for their outstanding contribution to fostering. Looking after …
New measures to stop the spread of coronavirus
An important message from Dr Melanie Smith, Director of Public Health. Coronavirus cases are rising among all age groups across the country. The prospect of a second wave of this deadly virus is now …
How to Choose a Fostering Agency That’s Right for You
You have two options if you want to foster: you either foster for your local authority (LA), or you join an independent fostering agency (IFA). Local authority fostering services are the fostering tea…
A Message from Dr Melanie Smith, Director of Public Health at Brent Council
The NHS will launch its Test and Trace app across the country on Thursday 24 September 2020. The app is a vital part of the overall NHS Test and Trace service and it is an important new tool to help …
Brent welcomes new cabinet members and Cllr Ezeajughi to continue as Mayor
Yesterday (14 Sep) Cllr Ernest Ezeajughi was elected to continue as Mayor for another year, until 2021. Cllr Ezeajughi was announced as the First Citizen of Brent at the Annual Meeting of Brent Counc…
Take the car free pledge as you return to work with #MyCarFreeTrip
Join Londoners across the capital and pledge to go car free using the hashtag #MyCarFreeTrip. To mark Car Free Day, on Tuesday 22 September 2020, Transport for London has prizes up for grabs, from br…
Poverty Commission report gets full backing by Cabinet
Brent Council’s Cabinet has given its full backing to the findings from the Brent Poverty Commission’s independent report, which was launched in August. The Commission, chaired by Lord Richard best, …
Covid-19 cases are rising again: A message from Dr Melanie Smith, Director of Public Health
Confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Brent and most other parts of London are rising again. In the past few weeks the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has gone up by 70%. People aged between 20-39 yea…