Do you think that history is something you just studied at school, with lots of dates you could never remember? Join Philip Grant from Wembley History Society on a walk round our local park, and discover some of the fascinating things that have happened here in the past. You may find that features you have passed many times, without really noticing, are clues to stories that make Kingsbury a more interesting place than you ever thought!
Part of Adult Learners Week, meet at Kingsbury Library on Tuesday 16th June at 1.30 pm.
Philip is not only an excellent historian but also a Kingsbury resident and is sure to bring the walk alive.
Fryent Councillors, George, Ruth and Shama
Friday, June 12, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
IMAGINE KINGSBURY
IMAGINE KINGSBURY
A Brent Council initiative inviting local people to develop a vision for Kingsbury Town Centre for the next 5 to 15 years.
It`s not about new buildings but how the area can be changed for the better by developing new design ideas for the public realm. How the streets and surrounding area can look in future, reducing traffic congestion, improving and encouraging the cycling experience, removing street clutter, parking pressure and lots more.
The Council has engaged 2 companies "Urban Movement" and "make:good" to help with the consultation, both companies have experience of this type of work. It will organise events between now and November to agree a vision, develop a scheme and help identify funding.
One of the early projects will be to form a Town Team which will bring together interest groups, residents, business, school and faith groups to champion and co create the vision.
You can find out more at:
imaginekingsbury.com and e mail them at kingsbury@make-good.com
Keep watching the blog or sign up for regular updates. Watch out for Pop Up event outside Kingsbury Library next week.
Fryent Councillors,
George, Shama and Ruth.
A Brent Council initiative inviting local people to develop a vision for Kingsbury Town Centre for the next 5 to 15 years.
It`s not about new buildings but how the area can be changed for the better by developing new design ideas for the public realm. How the streets and surrounding area can look in future, reducing traffic congestion, improving and encouraging the cycling experience, removing street clutter, parking pressure and lots more.
The Council has engaged 2 companies "Urban Movement" and "make:good" to help with the consultation, both companies have experience of this type of work. It will organise events between now and November to agree a vision, develop a scheme and help identify funding.
One of the early projects will be to form a Town Team which will bring together interest groups, residents, business, school and faith groups to champion and co create the vision.
You can find out more at:
imaginekingsbury.com and e mail them at kingsbury@make-good.com
Keep watching the blog or sign up for regular updates. Watch out for Pop Up event outside Kingsbury Library next week.
Fryent Councillors,
George, Shama and Ruth.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Kingsbury Tube Station – improvement works March to April 2015
Transport for London (TFL) have announced plans to carry out improvement works to Kingsbury Tube station from 29th March, the works will last for up to 1 month.
The works will take place in the ticket hall and will include changes to the way customers will be able to buy tickets. The station will remain open while the improvements are being made and it will be possible for customers to purchase tickets from ticket machines. Staff from TFL will be on hand to help. The ticket office will not reopen after the work is complete. This was one of the cuts in service announced by Mayor of London Boris Johnson last year and opposed by Rail Unions.
TFL have advised they will try to minimise noise or disruption during the work. The works will be carried during the day, but for customer safety reasons, some elements of the work may be undertaken overnight.
If you have any queries about TFL plans you can contact them on there 24-hour helpline on 0343 222 2424. You can also write to London Underground Community Relations, 5th floor, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 8NJ; or email them at communityrelations@tfl.gov.uk
Fryent Councillors.
The works will take place in the ticket hall and will include changes to the way customers will be able to buy tickets. The station will remain open while the improvements are being made and it will be possible for customers to purchase tickets from ticket machines. Staff from TFL will be on hand to help. The ticket office will not reopen after the work is complete. This was one of the cuts in service announced by Mayor of London Boris Johnson last year and opposed by Rail Unions.
TFL have advised they will try to minimise noise or disruption during the work. The works will be carried during the day, but for customer safety reasons, some elements of the work may be undertaken overnight.
If you have any queries about TFL plans you can contact them on there 24-hour helpline on 0343 222 2424. You can also write to London Underground Community Relations, 5th floor, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 8NJ; or email them at communityrelations@tfl.gov.uk
Fryent Councillors.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
CAPITAL CLEAN UP
Capital Clean-up, a McDonalds sponsored scheme, is offering grants of up to £1500 to local community groups to support events to spruce up their neighbourhoods.
Groups can apply for clean up kits, hi-vis vests, rubbish pickers, gloves and a £50 DIY voucher by submitting their idea for a clean-up event on the Capital Clean-up website:
www.london.gov.uk/capitalclean-up.
The deadline for applications is 16th March 2015 at 5pm
Who is eligible? Community groups, Charities, Schools and Small businesses.
If you have a question you can e mail CapitalClean-up@London.gov.uk
Please let us know if you plan to apply and tell us about your scheme.
Cllr George Crane
Fryent Councillor
Cabinet Member for Environment and Neighbourhood Services
Groups can apply for clean up kits, hi-vis vests, rubbish pickers, gloves and a £50 DIY voucher by submitting their idea for a clean-up event on the Capital Clean-up website:
www.london.gov.uk/capitalclean-up.
The deadline for applications is 16th March 2015 at 5pm
Who is eligible? Community groups, Charities, Schools and Small businesses.
If you have a question you can e mail CapitalClean-up@London.gov.uk
Please let us know if you plan to apply and tell us about your scheme.
Cllr George Crane
Fryent Councillor
Cabinet Member for Environment and Neighbourhood Services
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
North West London Half Marathon - Sunday March 15th.
Organisers of the above event have delivered 22 thousand leaflets to residents in Barnet and Brent
with information about the plans for the event.
The Vitality NWLHM will be taking place on the morning of Sunday March 15th. This event starting in Barnet and includes large parts of Fryent, Queensbury and Barnhill is likely to attract up to 10,000 runners on the day. Many of the participants will be fundraising for local and national charities.
The organisers,Vitality, are working closely with Barnet and Brent Councils and TFL to minimise the disruption due to the closure of roads.
Road closures include The Edgware Road and Hay Lane, Roe Green, Kingsbury Road, Valley Drive, Fryent Way, Slough Lane and Salmon street in Fryent.
The route and more information can be viewed at the organisers event website: www.northlondonhalf.com
If residents have any questions you can e mail northlondon@go2events.org.uk
The organisers advise avoiding the area on that date, and where possible, avoid driving during the road closure period and allow extra time for your journey.
Please pass this on to as many residents as possible to make information widely available.
Fryent Councillors
with information about the plans for the event.
The Vitality NWLHM will be taking place on the morning of Sunday March 15th. This event starting in Barnet and includes large parts of Fryent, Queensbury and Barnhill is likely to attract up to 10,000 runners on the day. Many of the participants will be fundraising for local and national charities.
The organisers,Vitality, are working closely with Barnet and Brent Councils and TFL to minimise the disruption due to the closure of roads.
Road closures include The Edgware Road and Hay Lane, Roe Green, Kingsbury Road, Valley Drive, Fryent Way, Slough Lane and Salmon street in Fryent.
The route and more information can be viewed at the organisers event website: www.northlondonhalf.com
If residents have any questions you can e mail northlondon@go2events.org.uk
The organisers advise avoiding the area on that date, and where possible, avoid driving during the road closure period and allow extra time for your journey.
Please pass this on to as many residents as possible to make information widely available.
Fryent Councillors
Friday, January 23, 2015
Kingsbury and Kenton Forum - Brent Connects
The next meeting of Kingsbury Brent Connects will take place on Tuesday 3rd February 2015
The venue will be Kingsbury High School, Princess Ave, NW9
The meeting starts at 7.00pm
This meeting is really important as it gives Fryent residents the opportunity to quiz Council Leader Muhammad Butt on the planned 54 million pound savings on the Council Budget over the next two years.
You can read the background to the proposals in the report that the Executive Councillors considered in December 2014. http://democracy.brent.gov.uk/documents/b8067/Budget%20report%20and%20appendices%20Monday%2015-Dec-2014%2019.00%20Cabinet.pdf?T=9
Brent Council Leader Cllr Mo Butt said "I want to be as open and transparent as possible, no Labour Councillor wants to make these cuts. However Labour did not win the General election and the Government is reducing the amount of money Councils can spend, we are were we are."
In real terms, funding for local government has fallen by 43 per cent from 2010/11 to 2015/16 (Source: House of Commons research paper 14/43, September 2014). In Brent this means that the Council has cut 89 million pounds since 2010 and is now facing a further reduction target of 54 million over the next 2 years.
The venue will be Kingsbury High School, Princess Ave, NW9
The meeting starts at 7.00pm
This meeting is really important as it gives Fryent residents the opportunity to quiz Council Leader Muhammad Butt on the planned 54 million pound savings on the Council Budget over the next two years.
You can read the background to the proposals in the report that the Executive Councillors considered in December 2014. http://democracy.brent.gov.uk/documents/b8067/Budget%20report%20and%20appendices%20Monday%2015-Dec-2014%2019.00%20Cabinet.pdf?T=9
Brent Council Leader Cllr Mo Butt said "I want to be as open and transparent as possible, no Labour Councillor wants to make these cuts. However Labour did not win the General election and the Government is reducing the amount of money Councils can spend, we are were we are."
In real terms, funding for local government has fallen by 43 per cent from 2010/11 to 2015/16 (Source: House of Commons research paper 14/43, September 2014). In Brent this means that the Council has cut 89 million pounds since 2010 and is now facing a further reduction target of 54 million over the next 2 years.
This is also made worse by the freeze on Council Tax for the last 5 years. Whilst this has been good news for Council Tax payers it has meant that the income to the council has been lost. This is probably close to 8 million pounds since 2010. Is it time to pay more Council Tax that can be spent on maintaining some services.? It would be really good to hear residents views.
The meeting will also hear about A&E services at Northwick Park Hospital.
Please try and come along next Tuesday.
George Crane
Fryent Councillors
Thursday, January 22, 2015
The Instiutue is Opening in Kingsbury on Saturday 24th January
TheThe Institute is Opening on Saturday 24th January
Masons House, 1-3 Valley Drive, Kingsbury NW9 9NG
10.00am Building opens to the Public
10.30am Music - Shree Mukajeeven Swamibapa Pipe Band
(Outdoors in garden- weather permitting)
11.00am Official Openning by Brent Deputy Mayor
Councillor Lesley Jones
Check out the website http://www.hgsi.ac.uk
So what`s on offer? Comprehensive, contemporary and exciting range of art, design and creative courses. They will include: Pottery and Sculpture, Stained Glass and Warm Glass, Flower Arranging,Antique and Modern Furniture Restoration, Resin Jewellery and many more."
The Chief Executive said last year when talking to Fryent Councillors "Everyone is welcome to come and study at The Institute. Whatever your age or educational background, our qualified and experienced teachers will offer you the guidance you need to embark on your journey of discovery – however long it is since you were last in a classroom."
"Whether you want to study for personal satisfaction or career progression, you will find an amazingly wide choice of courses right across the subject spectrum as well as a warm welcome and a stimulating and friendly atmosphere."
This is really good news for local residents n Kingsbury and we hope you take the opportunity to look around on Saturday and meet the team at The Institute.
George Crane
Fryent Councillors
Masons House, 1-3 Valley Drive, Kingsbury NW9 9NG
10.00am Building opens to the Public
10.30am Music - Shree Mukajeeven Swamibapa Pipe Band
(Outdoors in garden- weather permitting)
11.00am Official Openning by Brent Deputy Mayor
Councillor Lesley Jones
Check out the website http://www.hgsi.ac.uk
So what`s on offer? Comprehensive, contemporary and exciting range of art, design and creative courses. They will include: Pottery and Sculpture, Stained Glass and Warm Glass, Flower Arranging,Antique and Modern Furniture Restoration, Resin Jewellery and many more."
The Chief Executive said last year when talking to Fryent Councillors "Everyone is welcome to come and study at The Institute. Whatever your age or educational background, our qualified and experienced teachers will offer you the guidance you need to embark on your journey of discovery – however long it is since you were last in a classroom."
"Whether you want to study for personal satisfaction or career progression, you will find an amazingly wide choice of courses right across the subject spectrum as well as a warm welcome and a stimulating and friendly atmosphere."
This is really good news for local residents n Kingsbury and we hope you take the opportunity to look around on Saturday and meet the team at The Institute.
George Crane
Fryent Councillors
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