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Water main repairs on High Road, Willesden
Thames Water is carrying out essential repairs to an old water main on High Road, Willesden. To keep traffic flowing, temporary traffic lights and parking suspensions are in place. Unfortunately, some motorists are ignoring these restrictions, causing significant congestion. Please do not park in the suspended bays.
The works are expected to last until the first week in October. If possible, please avoid the area during this period. Thames Water apologises for any inconvenience.
Holiday period opening hours and service changes
Brent Civic Centre
The Civic Centre is closed on bank holidays, except for weddings and car park use.
Customer Services
The Customer Service Centre at the Civic Centre and the Brent Hubs are closed on bank holidays.
Our main customer service phonelines will also be closed. We do not use answer phones so if you need to contact us, please use our online contact form.
For emergencies, check the specific service information below, or you can call our main switchboard on 020 8937 1234.
Do it online
Most services are now available online. This allows you to get things done quickly and easily without waiting for our phonelines to reopen. You can:
Specific services
Some services may have different opening hours or contact arrangements over bank holidays. Please check below for full details.
Social care support and Safeguarding concerns
If you or someone you know requires urgent help, please use the following contact details:
Safeguarding concerns
If you’re worried that someone is being harmed or is at risk of abuse, call the Brent and Harrow Helpline on 020 8863 5250.
Social care emergencies
If someone urgently needs help with washing, feeding, or dressing and has no friends or family to assist, call the Brent and Harrow Helpline on 020 8863 5250.
In an emergency, always call 999.
Domestic Abuse
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, contact Advance on 07398 454898.
In an emergency, always call 999.
Emergency Homelessness
If you are homeless, and need urgent help on a bank holiday, you can call us on 020 8937 1234
If you see someone sleeping rough throughout the holidays, report this on the Streetlink website or call 0300 500 0914.
Brent Housing: Emergency repairs and services
On a bank holiday, you can call our main switchboard number on 020 8937 1234 and select option 1.
Bins, rubbish and recycling
| Date | General rubbish and garden waste bins | Recycling bins, sacks and food waste caddys |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 25 August 2025 | Collected as usual, where scheduled. | Collected one day later than usual. |
Enter your postcode on the Brent Council website to find out your specific bin collection day.
There will be no Bulky Waste or Small Items Collection on bank holidays.
Abbey Road Reuse and Recycling Centre
The Abbey Road Reuse and Recycling Centre will be open as usual on the bank holiday.
Registration and Nationality
| Date | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday 25 August 2025 |
Urgent burials only |
Urgent burials
For urgent burial paperwork, please call 020 8937 1010 between 9am and 11am to speak directly with the registrar on call. Outside these hours, a recorded message will give you the mobile number for urgent burial matters.
Brent Funeral Service
- Collections are available 24 hours a day.
- The service is closed for viewings and funerals on bank holidays.
Cemeteries
The cemeteries office is closed for new bookings on bank holidays. Funerals taking place on a bank holiday must be booked in advance.
Mortuaries
Closed to the public on bank holidays.
Parking
Where you can park
A bank holiday enforcement service will be in operation. You can check if your area has bank holiday parking restrictions.
Request parking enforcement
If a vehicle is parked illegally and blocking access to your driveway, a disabled parking bay, or the footway, you can request parking enforcement. To have the vehicle removed, call 020 8290 8300 and select option 5. This service is available between 9am and 6:30pm.
The Brent Car Pound will be open from 9am to 8pm.
Libraries, Museum and Archive
| Date | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Friday 22 August 2025 | Archive Search Room closed |
| Monday 25 August 2025 | All libraries, Museum and Archive closed |
Family Wellbeing Centres
All Family Welling Centres are closed on a bank holiday.
Leisure and sport centres
Vale Farm Sports Centre
| Opening hours | |
|---|---|
| Sports Centre | 10am to 7pm |
Willesden Sports Centre
| Service | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Centre | 10am - 7pm |
| Main pool | 10am - 4pm (swim school and club use after 4pm) |
| Fitness gym and Sports Hall | 10am - 6.30pm |
| Cafe | 11am - 4pm |
Noise and other nuisances
You can report a noise complaint at any time, by downloading The Noise App. Download The Noise App
Report smoke, dust, smell or artificial light complaints online
Dangerous Structures
To report a dangerous structure, you can call our main switchboard number on 020 8937 1234 and select option 2.
Land Registry searches in person
| Date | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Friday 22 August 2025 | Closed from 5pm |
| Tuesday 26 August 2025 | Re-open at 10.30am |