Ealing Road emergency works
Ealing Road is closed to traffic in both directions while Thames Water completes emergency sewer repairs. There is likely to be heavy traffic so please avoid driving around the area if you can and take public transport instead.
Congratulations to all of the winners who received a Pride of Brent Award yesterday evening (6 July), for going the extra mile to help with acts of kindness.
The Pride of Brent Awards celebrate the unsung heroes and keyworkers in Brent making a positive difference to the lives of local people.
Community groups, businesses and residents got the opportunity to sparkle at a special ceremony held at Brent Civic Centre.
Countless heroes, from waste crews to carers, volunteers to local businesses, go out every day to make Brent a better place to live and work. I was bursting with pride to see the winners recognised for their outstanding achievements and am grateful to each and every nominee for all they do
Thank you to all our sponsors, including the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), Community Fibre and Infosys.
Learn more about the winners below.
Sunjay Mehta: Throughout the pandemic, Sunjay delivered food to people in need.
Dianne Margaret Doyle: Despite facing her own personal challenges, Dianne dedicates her time to caring for a vulnerable woman who suffered a stroke.
Sarah Tomlin: Sarah has led on projects to increase women’s confidence cycling in London and to create a fruit and vegetable garden at Kilburn Park School.
St Kitts and Nevis London Association: This group’s monthly afternoon tea gives elderly residents a place to come together, socialise and learn something new.
Iraqi Welfare Association: During the pandemic, with its army of local volunteers, this group proudly delivered over 7,500 food parcels and made 7,400 phone calls to people in Brent.
Brent Pure Energy: By installing solar panels at schools across the borough, Brent Pure Energy has helped schools save money and be more environmentally friendly.
Parkway Patisserie: Since 2020, the Parkway Patisserie has donated fresh bread to mutual aid volunteers for local foodbanks, rough sleepers and vulnerable families.
Global Property Solutions (GPS) Finance: GPS Finance helps people and businesses achieve their financial goals by introducing them to suitable lenders.
Shambhu's: Since its launch, Shambhu’s has served over 60,000 eco-friendly vegan meals and taught thousands of people about healthy vegan food.
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