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Council shows 'little regard for democracy' with new cemetery dog rules

Brent Council's new rules enforce dogs on leads in Paddington Old Cemetery amid community backlash, highlighting tensions over proper consultation.

'Alarm' over council plans for Bridge Park centre

Brent Council intends to close the Bridge Park Community Centre by July 2025, planning a replacement facility by 2030.

I want them all crushed': the council poised to ban dangerous' Lime bikes

Brent Council may become the first in the UK to ban Lime e-bikes due to mismanagement and accessibility concerns.

Local councils are demanding stricter regulations on e-bike parking to improve safety and accessibility on pavements.

Council shows 'little regard for democracy' with new cemetery dog rules

Brent Council's new rules enforce dogs on leads in Paddington Old Cemetery amid community backlash, highlighting tensions over proper consultation.

'Alarm' over council plans for Bridge Park centre

Brent Council intends to close the Bridge Park Community Centre by July 2025, planning a replacement facility by 2030.

I want them all crushed': the council poised to ban dangerous' Lime bikes

Brent Council may become the first in the UK to ban Lime e-bikes due to mismanagement and accessibility concerns.

Local councils are demanding stricter regulations on e-bike parking to improve safety and accessibility on pavements.

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Landlord licenses to stamp out 'dangerous' HMOs

Brent Council plans to reintroduce HMO licensing to ensure tenant safety and improve housing standards.

New regulations will include smaller HMOs to tackle rising concerns about rogue landlords.

Cemetery riddled with uncontrolled dogs peeing on graves to face new restrictions

Dogs must be leashed in cemeteries to maintain respect and peace for mourners.

Public consultation revealed significant concerns regarding dog behavior in cemeteries.

The borough where more than one in 20 people has a gambling problem

Brent has an alarming concentration of gambling premises, causing significant social concerns among residents due to high rates of problem gambling.

Fury over 'broken promise' to allow building on park

Brent Council is set to negotiate changes to a covenant in Barham Park to allow new housing development.

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'Banning bikes won't help anyone' says Lime after removal threat

Lime must improve bike management or face removal by Brent council by October 31.

Brent Council pays out nearly 600,000 in pothole and pavement injury claims

Brent Council has compensated nearly £600,000 for accident claims from potholes and pavement defects since 2020.

Lime bike numbers squeezed to stop pavement parking - but where should bays go?

Brent Council is imposing stricter regulations on Lime e-bikes to enhance public safety and manage parking issues.

Lime instructed to get rid of e-bikes from Brent Council

Brent Council has mandated Lime to address safety issues by removing bikes by October 31 or face removal of their bikes from the borough.

Figures show real number of official complaints about Lime bikes in Brent

Brent Council reports fewer than one complaint a week about Lime bikes, contradicting claims of widespread issues.

Police bid to stop shop selling high-strength beers from 5.30am

Police urge Brent Council to refuse the alcohol licence application for Gladstone Mini Mart due to high local crime rates.

'Banning bikes won't help anyone' says Lime after removal threat

Lime must improve bike management or face removal by Brent council by October 31.

Brent Council pays out nearly 600,000 in pothole and pavement injury claims

Brent Council has compensated nearly £600,000 for accident claims from potholes and pavement defects since 2020.

Lime bike numbers squeezed to stop pavement parking - but where should bays go?

Brent Council is imposing stricter regulations on Lime e-bikes to enhance public safety and manage parking issues.

Lime instructed to get rid of e-bikes from Brent Council

Brent Council has mandated Lime to address safety issues by removing bikes by October 31 or face removal of their bikes from the borough.

Figures show real number of official complaints about Lime bikes in Brent

Brent Council reports fewer than one complaint a week about Lime bikes, contradicting claims of widespread issues.

Police bid to stop shop selling high-strength beers from 5.30am

Police urge Brent Council to refuse the alcohol licence application for Gladstone Mini Mart due to high local crime rates.

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North London mum went five months without hot water in 'horrible' room provided by council

The emergency accommodation provided by Brent Council is inadequate and has negatively impacted the mother's family's mental and physical health.

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Former high street bank might become bingo hall that is open past midnight

Brent Council officials recommend converting a shuttered bank into a bingo hall, sparking debates over gambling regulations and community impacts.

New bingo hall could open despite worries there are already too many

A former Lloyds Bank in Willesden is proposed to be turned into a bingo hall amid growing gambling concerns in the borough.

Former high street bank might become bingo hall that is open past midnight

Brent Council officials recommend converting a shuttered bank into a bingo hall, sparking debates over gambling regulations and community impacts.

New bingo hall could open despite worries there are already too many

A former Lloyds Bank in Willesden is proposed to be turned into a bingo hall amid growing gambling concerns in the borough.

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#northwick-park

Weekend K Pop festival could be held in North London park

A Made In Korea festival in Northwick Park aims to attract 15,000 K Pop fans with diverse entertainment and cultural showcases.

K-Pop festival in park one step closer despite safety fears

Opposition is growing against the MIK Festival planned for Northwick Park due to safety and logistical concerns.

The event requires further approval from the Brent Safety Advisory Group before final confirmation.

Weekend K Pop festival could be held in North London park

A Made In Korea festival in Northwick Park aims to attract 15,000 K Pop fans with diverse entertainment and cultural showcases.

K-Pop festival in park one step closer despite safety fears

Opposition is growing against the MIK Festival planned for Northwick Park due to safety and logistical concerns.

The event requires further approval from the Brent Safety Advisory Group before final confirmation.

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Labour canvasser 'blamed council tax rise on resignation of stalking victim'

Council tax increases linked to by-election costs following Liberal Democrat councillor's resignation.

Councillor resigns from Brent Council - triggering by-election

Liberal Democrat Anton Georgiou resigns from Brent Council, triggering a by-election and marking the end of his leadership against Labour's administration.

Labour canvasser 'blamed council tax rise on resignation of stalking victim'

Council tax increases linked to by-election costs following Liberal Democrat councillor's resignation.

Councillor resigns from Brent Council - triggering by-election

Liberal Democrat Anton Georgiou resigns from Brent Council, triggering a by-election and marking the end of his leadership against Labour's administration.

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Scaffolding spotted around disused pub raises hopes it might reopen

The Willesden Junction Hotel is set for restoration and conversion into flats, raising hopes of revitalization for the local area.

Dessert shop's bid to open until 3am slammed as 'inappropriate and excessive'

Fat Cat Desserts seeks extended hours until 2am on weekdays and 3am on weekends, sparking concerns over antisocial behavior in the area.

Scaffolding spotted around disused pub raises hopes it might reopen

The Willesden Junction Hotel is set for restoration and conversion into flats, raising hopes of revitalization for the local area.

Dessert shop's bid to open until 3am slammed as 'inappropriate and excessive'

Fat Cat Desserts seeks extended hours until 2am on weekdays and 3am on weekends, sparking concerns over antisocial behavior in the area.

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Teaching the teachers to teach climate change

Teachers in Brent are being trained to educate students on global warming and environmental stewardship.

When will my bins be collected over Christmas and the New Year?

Bank holiday changes impact waste collection days for residents in Brent and Harrow, requiring adjustments to schedules.

'I was wrongly given a parking fine - and now the company won't respond'

Motorists can face severe penalties despite legal parking, especially when dealing with private parking companies that refuse to acknowledge their mistakes.

Thousands attend library reopening after 2m revamp

The Wembley library has reopened after a £2 million renovation, enhancing services and facilities for the community.

Motorists set for 18 weeks of roadworks chaos

Wembley High Road will be closed for 18 weeks starting January 13, due to urgent drainage repairs.

Free period products now available at 16 locations around Brent

Brent Council has partnered with Hey Girls to provide free period products to combat period poverty and support women's health and dignity.

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Homes to be demolished to make way for four new tower blocks

Brent Council has approved the construction of four tower blocks in Wembley, prioritizing affordable housing despite community objections.

Leisure centre and derelict offices could be demolished in 600m scheme

The Bridge Park area is set for a transformative redevelopment, introducing a new leisure centre and over 1,000 homes while ensuring community input.

Homes to be demolished to make way for four new tower blocks

Brent Council has approved the construction of four tower blocks in Wembley, prioritizing affordable housing despite community objections.

Leisure centre and derelict offices could be demolished in 600m scheme

The Bridge Park area is set for a transformative redevelopment, introducing a new leisure centre and over 1,000 homes while ensuring community input.

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#local-government

North London borough warns finances 'at breaking point' as council tax and waste service charge hikes loom

Brent Council is raising taxes and cutting services to manage a projected £16 million deficit amid unprecedented financial challenges.

School zone to be expanded and have hours extended in council plan

The Crownhill Road school zone will expand and extend hours starting September, improving safety for students during peak drop-off and pick-up times.

North London borough warns finances 'at breaking point' as council tax and waste service charge hikes loom

Brent Council is raising taxes and cutting services to manage a projected £16 million deficit amid unprecedented financial challenges.

School zone to be expanded and have hours extended in council plan

The Crownhill Road school zone will expand and extend hours starting September, improving safety for students during peak drop-off and pick-up times.

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#lime-bikes

Cycle group says 'stop this blame game' as Lime bikes face ban

Brent Council demands Lime remove bikes by October 31 if safety issues are not resolved, citing numerous complaints about dockless bike parking.

Collaborative efforts are necessary to improve bike-sharing practices without reducing zero emissions transportation options.

'Long road to travel' for Lime after council's threat to remove e-bikes

Lime must address safety and parking issues or face removal of its bikes by October 31.

Brent Council is committed to resolving complaints about Lime's rentals through mandated changes.

Another London borough wants to ban Lime bikes

Brent Council may ban Lime bikes due to safety concerns and mismanagement if changes aren't made by October 31.

Lime hire bikes makes changes to avoid Brent Council ban

Lime Bikes will improve operations in Brent to avoid a council-imposed ban.

Hundreds of new Lime bike parking bays planned as ban looms

Brent Council demands improved parking solutions for Lime bikes to avoid a ban, stressing the importance of safety and community trust.

Brent sets Halloween deadline for Lime to fix dumped bikes problem

Brent Council will ban Lime's e-bikes unless safety concerns and parking issues are resolved by the end of October.

Cycle group says 'stop this blame game' as Lime bikes face ban

Brent Council demands Lime remove bikes by October 31 if safety issues are not resolved, citing numerous complaints about dockless bike parking.

Collaborative efforts are necessary to improve bike-sharing practices without reducing zero emissions transportation options.

'Long road to travel' for Lime after council's threat to remove e-bikes

Lime must address safety and parking issues or face removal of its bikes by October 31.

Brent Council is committed to resolving complaints about Lime's rentals through mandated changes.

Another London borough wants to ban Lime bikes

Brent Council may ban Lime bikes due to safety concerns and mismanagement if changes aren't made by October 31.

Lime hire bikes makes changes to avoid Brent Council ban

Lime Bikes will improve operations in Brent to avoid a council-imposed ban.

Hundreds of new Lime bike parking bays planned as ban looms

Brent Council demands improved parking solutions for Lime bikes to avoid a ban, stressing the importance of safety and community trust.

Brent sets Halloween deadline for Lime to fix dumped bikes problem

Brent Council will ban Lime's e-bikes unless safety concerns and parking issues are resolved by the end of October.

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#lime

London borough threatens to clear Lime hire cycles from streets over abandoned e-bikes 'havoc'

Brent council threatens to evict Lime due to abandoned e-bikes causing safety concerns and disruptions on the streets.

Lime avoids ban after last minute deal that removes 250 bikes from streets

Lime bikes will not be banned in Brent, but their fleet will be reduced by a third due to safety concerns.

Lime bike negotiations ongoing, one day before potential ban

Lime must address safety and parking concerns or face a potential ban in Brent.

London borough threatens to clear Lime hire cycles from streets over abandoned e-bikes 'havoc'

Brent council threatens to evict Lime due to abandoned e-bikes causing safety concerns and disruptions on the streets.

Lime avoids ban after last minute deal that removes 250 bikes from streets

Lime bikes will not be banned in Brent, but their fleet will be reduced by a third due to safety concerns.

Lime bike negotiations ongoing, one day before potential ban

Lime must address safety and parking concerns or face a potential ban in Brent.

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#housing

Wembley landlord fined nearly 50,000 for housing eight people in five-person house of horrors'

Rogue landlord fined nearly £50,000 for housing violations, overcrowding, and poor living conditions in a regulated property.

Landlord fined 50k over 'overcrowded house of horrors'

A landlord was fined £50,000 for renting out an overcrowded and unsafe property in Wembley.

Wembley landlord fined nearly 50,000 for housing eight people in five-person house of horrors'

Rogue landlord fined nearly £50,000 for housing violations, overcrowding, and poor living conditions in a regulated property.

Landlord fined 50k over 'overcrowded house of horrors'

A landlord was fined £50,000 for renting out an overcrowded and unsafe property in Wembley.

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The programme tackling health inequality after Covid crisis

The Brent Health Matters project has successfully addressed health inequalities by providing community-accessible health checks inspired by lessons learned during the Covid pandemic.

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A massive fan-zone beer garden is coming to Wembley

A new outdoor fan zone called Stadium Yard Bar aims to open near Wembley Stadium, pending council approval amidst safety concerns.

Decision to be made over plans to increase major events at Wembley Stadium

Brent Council plans to increase major events at Wembley Stadium from 46 to 54, despite public concerns over congestion.

A massive fan-zone beer garden is coming to Wembley

A new outdoor fan zone called Stadium Yard Bar aims to open near Wembley Stadium, pending council approval amidst safety concerns.

Decision to be made over plans to increase major events at Wembley Stadium

Brent Council plans to increase major events at Wembley Stadium from 46 to 54, despite public concerns over congestion.

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#e-bikes

Lime bikes may be removed from borough over safety

Lime e-bikes must resolve safety and parking issues in Brent or face removal within months.

E-bike rage in the borough that's had enough - and how it might be solved

Brent Council demands changes from Lime bikes to avoid a rental e-bike ban, emphasizing improved parking and safety measures.

Lime bikes may be removed from borough over safety

Lime e-bikes must resolve safety and parking issues in Brent or face removal within months.

E-bike rage in the borough that's had enough - and how it might be solved

Brent Council demands changes from Lime bikes to avoid a rental e-bike ban, emphasizing improved parking and safety measures.

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Cyclists to be temporarily barred from using dedicated bike lane

Cyclists will be prohibited from a section of Carlton Vale for street work from September 16 to 27.

Council cracks down on fly-tipping with fines and patrols

Brent Council in north-west London increased fly-tipping fines by 141%, aiming to deter improper waste disposal and protect the environment.

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Brent family of six wins 3,600 payout after living in 'severely overcrowded' two-bedroom home

A North London council was ordered to pay a family for 18 months of overcrowded living conditions despite being aware of the situation.

Family wins payout in overcrowded housing case

Brent Council ordered to pay a family after leaving them in overcrowded property. Apologized and provided suitable accommodation after 18 months.

Brent family of six wins 3,600 payout after living in 'severely overcrowded' two-bedroom home

A North London council was ordered to pay a family for 18 months of overcrowded living conditions despite being aware of the situation.

Family wins payout in overcrowded housing case

Brent Council ordered to pay a family after leaving them in overcrowded property. Apologized and provided suitable accommodation after 18 months.

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Here's how to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a street party

Council shows 'little regard for democracy' with new cemetery dog rules

'Alarm' over council plans for Bridge Park centre

I want them all crushed': the council poised to ban dangerous' Lime bikes

Council shows 'little regard for democracy' with new cemetery dog rules

'Alarm' over council plans for Bridge Park centre

I want them all crushed': the council poised to ban dangerous' Lime bikes

Landlord licenses to stamp out 'dangerous' HMOs

Cemetery riddled with uncontrolled dogs peeing on graves to face new restrictions

The borough where more than one in 20 people has a gambling problem

Fury over 'broken promise' to allow building on park

'Banning bikes won't help anyone' says Lime after removal threat

Brent Council pays out nearly 600,000 in pothole and pavement injury claims

Lime bike numbers squeezed to stop pavement parking - but where should bays go?

Lime instructed to get rid of e-bikes from Brent Council

Figures show real number of official complaints about Lime bikes in Brent

Police bid to stop shop selling high-strength beers from 5.30am

'Banning bikes won't help anyone' says Lime after removal threat

Brent Council pays out nearly 600,000 in pothole and pavement injury claims

Lime bike numbers squeezed to stop pavement parking - but where should bays go?

Lime instructed to get rid of e-bikes from Brent Council

Figures show real number of official complaints about Lime bikes in Brent

Police bid to stop shop selling high-strength beers from 5.30am

North London mum went five months without hot water in 'horrible' room provided by council

Former high street bank might become bingo hall that is open past midnight

New bingo hall could open despite worries there are already too many

Former high street bank might become bingo hall that is open past midnight

New bingo hall could open despite worries there are already too many

Weekend K Pop festival could be held in North London park

K-Pop festival in park one step closer despite safety fears

Weekend K Pop festival could be held in North London park

K-Pop festival in park one step closer despite safety fears

Labour canvasser 'blamed council tax rise on resignation of stalking victim'

Councillor resigns from Brent Council - triggering by-election

Labour canvasser 'blamed council tax rise on resignation of stalking victim'

Councillor resigns from Brent Council - triggering by-election

Scaffolding spotted around disused pub raises hopes it might reopen

Dessert shop's bid to open until 3am slammed as 'inappropriate and excessive'

Scaffolding spotted around disused pub raises hopes it might reopen

Dessert shop's bid to open until 3am slammed as 'inappropriate and excessive'

Teaching the teachers to teach climate change

When will my bins be collected over Christmas and the New Year?

'I was wrongly given a parking fine - and now the company won't respond'

Thousands attend library reopening after 2m revamp

Motorists set for 18 weeks of roadworks chaos

Free period products now available at 16 locations around Brent

Homes to be demolished to make way for four new tower blocks

Leisure centre and derelict offices could be demolished in 600m scheme

Homes to be demolished to make way for four new tower blocks

Leisure centre and derelict offices could be demolished in 600m scheme

North London borough warns finances 'at breaking point' as council tax and waste service charge hikes loom

School zone to be expanded and have hours extended in council plan

North London borough warns finances 'at breaking point' as council tax and waste service charge hikes loom

School zone to be expanded and have hours extended in council plan

Cycle group says 'stop this blame game' as Lime bikes face ban

'Long road to travel' for Lime after council's threat to remove e-bikes

Another London borough wants to ban Lime bikes

Lime hire bikes makes changes to avoid Brent Council ban

Hundreds of new Lime bike parking bays planned as ban looms

Brent sets Halloween deadline for Lime to fix dumped bikes problem

Cycle group says 'stop this blame game' as Lime bikes face ban

'Long road to travel' for Lime after council's threat to remove e-bikes

Another London borough wants to ban Lime bikes

Lime hire bikes makes changes to avoid Brent Council ban

Hundreds of new Lime bike parking bays planned as ban looms

Brent sets Halloween deadline for Lime to fix dumped bikes problem

London borough threatens to clear Lime hire cycles from streets over abandoned e-bikes 'havoc'

Lime avoids ban after last minute deal that removes 250 bikes from streets

Lime bike negotiations ongoing, one day before potential ban

London borough threatens to clear Lime hire cycles from streets over abandoned e-bikes 'havoc'

Lime avoids ban after last minute deal that removes 250 bikes from streets

Lime bike negotiations ongoing, one day before potential ban

Wembley landlord fined nearly 50,000 for housing eight people in five-person house of horrors'

Landlord fined 50k over 'overcrowded house of horrors'

Wembley landlord fined nearly 50,000 for housing eight people in five-person house of horrors'

Landlord fined 50k over 'overcrowded house of horrors'

The programme tackling health inequality after Covid crisis

A massive fan-zone beer garden is coming to Wembley

Decision to be made over plans to increase major events at Wembley Stadium

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