Drivers in Brent urged to ‘rethink the way they travel’ to tackle air pollution
Brent Council wants to “nudge people out of their cars” to help improve air quality and tackle breathing issues in the borough.
Rogue Wembley landlord forced to pay back £190,000 in collected rents or face jail
A rogue landlord must pay back £190,000 in rent he collected from illegal flats in Wembley.
Brent’s planning committee approves 219 new homes in South Kilburn despite concerns locals will be priced out
Plans to build more than 200 new homes as part of South Kilburn’s major regeneration project were approved despite claims people are being priced out by such schemes.
Brent councillors vote for a payrise at a budget meeting to find £7.4m cuts
Brent councillors have voted to give themselves a payrise at the same meeting where they agreed to find £7.4m budget cuts.
Youth offending services win watchdog approval
Youth offending services (YOS) in Brent were marked as “good” – the second-highest possible grade – following a government inspection.
Brent comes in third place for worst flytipping offences in the country
Brent is among the top five boroughs in England for number of fly-tips reported, according to the latest government statistics.
‘Affordable’ housing plans that incorporate Preston Library approved despite local opposition
A community library will be knocked down and replaced with a new facility alongside a housing block up to four storeys high.
Brent Council leader Cllr Muhammed Butt nominated for ethnicity award
The leader of Brent Council has been nominated for a national award that celebrates those from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Brent consults on lifting cycling ban in 57 parks and open spaces in the borough
Cyclists could be officially allowed to use their local parks as the council seeks to revoke a byelaw that currently prevents them from doing so.
Drag Queen Mama G launches Brent libraries summer reading challenge
Brent Council’s leader has defended the decision to invite a drag queen to launch a children’s challenge at the borough’s libraries.
