by Alex Wellman The first steps toward a huge regeneration scheme were taken at a council meeting. Brent Council s Executive agreed to go ahead with plans to redevelop large swathes of the North Circular Road. The decision, taken at the e

by Alex Wellman

The first steps toward a huge regeneration scheme were taken at a council meeting.

Brent Council's Executive agreed to go ahead with plans to redevelop large swathes of the North Circular Road.

The decision, taken at the executive meeting at Brent Town Hall in Forty Lane, Wembley on Monday night, means the council are good to move forward and develop proposals which include regeneration of both St Raphael's and Brentfield Road estates in Neasden.

The proposal, called 'A new vision for the North Circular Road: Framework for change', will also tackle pollution levels, increase green space and improve community facilities.

Also agreed was the new graffiti policy which includes a case worker who will take home a salary of �41,000.

Council chiefs have decided they want to make the reporting of graffiti easier for the public as well as introducing education and diversionary activities for offenders.

Increased cemetery fees were also rubber stamped at the meeting which means costs go up on average 1.5 per cent.

alex.wellman@archant.co.uk