Homes to be demolished to make way for four new tower blocksBrent 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 schemeThe 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 blocksBrent 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 schemeThe Bridge Park area is set for a transformative redevelopment, introducing a new leisure centre and over 1,000 homes while ensuring community input.
North London borough warns finances 'at breaking point' as council tax and waste service charge hikes loomBrent 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 planThe 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 loomBrent 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 planThe Crownhill Road school zone will expand and extend hours starting September, improving safety for students during peak drop-off and pick-up times.
New bingo hall could open despite worries there are already too manyA former Lloyds Bank in Willesden is proposed to be turned into a bingo hall amid growing gambling concerns in the borough.
Cycle group says 'stop this blame game' as Lime bikes face banBrent 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.
'Banning bikes won't help anyone' says Lime after removal threatLime must improve bike management or face removal by Brent council by October 31.
'Long road to travel' for Lime after council's threat to remove e-bikesLime 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 bikesBrent 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 banLime Bikes will improve operations in Brent to avoid a council-imposed ban.
Hundreds of new Lime bike parking bays planned as ban loomsBrent Council demands improved parking solutions for Lime bikes to avoid a ban, stressing the importance of safety and community trust.
Cycle group says 'stop this blame game' as Lime bikes face banBrent 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.
'Banning bikes won't help anyone' says Lime after removal threatLime must improve bike management or face removal by Brent council by October 31.
'Long road to travel' for Lime after council's threat to remove e-bikesLime 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 bikesBrent 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 banLime Bikes will improve operations in Brent to avoid a council-imposed ban.
Hundreds of new Lime bike parking bays planned as ban loomsBrent Council demands improved parking solutions for Lime bikes to avoid a ban, stressing the importance of safety and community trust.
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 streetsLime 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 banLime 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 streetsLime 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 banLime must address safety and parking concerns or face a potential ban in Brent.
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.
Scaffolding spotted around disused pub raises hopes it might reopenThe Willesden Junction Hotel is set for restoration and conversion into flats, raising hopes of revitalization for the local area.
Lime bikes may be removed from borough over safetyLime e-bikes must resolve safety and parking issues in Brent or face removal within months.
I want them all crushed': the council poised to ban dangerous' Lime bikesBrent 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.
Lime bikes may be removed from borough over safetyLime e-bikes must resolve safety and parking issues in Brent or face removal within months.
I want them all crushed': the council poised to ban dangerous' Lime bikesBrent 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.
from www.times-series.co.uk2 months agoThe programme tackling health inequality after Covid crisisThe Brent Health Matters project has successfully addressed health inequalities by providing community-accessible health checks inspired by lessons learned during the Covid pandemic.
A massive fan-zone beer garden is coming to WembleyA 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 StadiumBrent 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 WembleyA 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 StadiumBrent Council plans to increase major events at Wembley Stadium from 46 to 54, despite public concerns over congestion.
E-bike rage in the borough that's had enough - and how it might be solvedBrent Council demands changes from Lime bikes to avoid a rental e-bike ban, emphasizing improved parking and safety measures.
Cyclists to be temporarily barred from using dedicated bike laneCyclists 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 patrolsBrent Council in north-west London increased fly-tipping fines by 141%, aiming to deter improper waste disposal and protect the environment.
Derelict housing blocks remain haven for fly-tippers and trespassersFly-tipping and trespassing problems persist in South Kilburn's derelict housing, raising safety concerns and frustrations among residents.
Council cracks down on fly-tipping with fines and patrolsBrent Council in north-west London increased fly-tipping fines by 141%, aiming to deter improper waste disposal and protect the environment.
Derelict housing blocks remain haven for fly-tippers and trespassersFly-tipping and trespassing problems persist in South Kilburn's derelict housing, raising safety concerns and frustrations among residents.
Brent family of six wins 3,600 payout after living in 'severely overcrowded' two-bedroom homeA 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 caseBrent 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 homeA 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 caseBrent Council ordered to pay a family after leaving them in overcrowded property. Apologized and provided suitable accommodation after 18 months.
Harlesden: Rogue landlord fined 9k after ignoring pleas to fix north London flatBrent Council took landlord to court over flat issuesLandlord fined for failing to fix heating and ventilation issues