26th July to 30th August
There are over 200 free or affordable activities for young people aged between 4 and 19.
Brent In Summer brings together Brent Sports, Libraries and the Youth activities into one great programme.
You can book online,by post or in person but you need to be quick - book by July 14th. you can gt more details at Kingsbury Library or check out this link http://www.bmyvoice.org.uk/brentinsummer
Fryent Councillors
Friday, July 4, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Kingsbury and Kenton - Brent Connects
The next meeting of the Kingsbury Brent Connects will be held on Wednesday 16th July at the Oshwai Centre, 366 Stag Lane - close to the old Library. It will start at 7pm sharp.
An item on the agenda includes a consultation on draft Planning policies - come and have your say. The Council is keen to prevent too many takeaway, betting shops, pawnbrokers, and payday lenders in our town centres. If you can`t get to the meeting check out this link:
http://brent-consult.objective.co.uk/portal
Other items will include a discussion on Community Infrastrcture Levy - how should Brent spend money it receives from developers when they approve planning applications.
The Forum will also need to select a local representative to the Brent Safer Neighbourhood Board.
The usual Soapbox item is included and refreshments are available during the break and it`s an opportunity to meet your local councillors. I am sorry I can`t make it that night but hopefully Ruth or Shama will be able to attend.
Cllr George Crane
Fryent Councillor
An item on the agenda includes a consultation on draft Planning policies - come and have your say. The Council is keen to prevent too many takeaway, betting shops, pawnbrokers, and payday lenders in our town centres. If you can`t get to the meeting check out this link:
http://brent-consult.objective.co.uk/portal
Other items will include a discussion on Community Infrastrcture Levy - how should Brent spend money it receives from developers when they approve planning applications.
The Forum will also need to select a local representative to the Brent Safer Neighbourhood Board.
The usual Soapbox item is included and refreshments are available during the break and it`s an opportunity to meet your local councillors. I am sorry I can`t make it that night but hopefully Ruth or Shama will be able to attend.
Cllr George Crane
Fryent Councillor
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Cleaning up The Hyde, Edgware Road
SPRINGFIELD MOUNT/EDGWARE REGENERATION
A while ago we trailed the discussions we were having with the Council, residents
and traders in The Hyde area to clear up the dire state of things generally - the
deplorable alleyway on Springfield Mount due to fly tipping and neglect; the litter
and other refuse street scene and the anti-social behaviour which has been so
visible in recent years. Over the years, we have tried various measures - the alley
gates, clearing the alleyway on a number of occasions - only to find it back to the
way it was in short order. We realised that it would require major funds to make any
lasting impression on the cluster of problems all feeding off each other.
Very pleased to say that we may be making serious progress at last in a holistic
approach by redeveloping this part of the Edgware Road from The Hyde to
Colindale/Burnt Oak. This will involve a range of initiatives on both sides of the A5 by
Brent and Barnet Councils and both councils are now up for it. Brent
consulted on their plans on The Hyde some months ago and very useful feedback
was received with universal welcome for many of the detailed plans. Delighted
to say that around £300,000 has now been earmarked for major road redesigns
and improvements with decluttering and re-paving, tree planting and so on, to
rejuvenate the appearance of the street scene. These will be happening into
2015.
More immediately, included in this package will be another major assault on the
Springfield Mount alleyway with an upgrade/tarmacadamising of its entire length
to Council highway standard. New specially-designed entrance/exit gates will be
installed with a strict system of controlled access and CCTV cameras in
consultation with and active responsibility by traders (freeholders and leaseholders)
who own/use it. How that responsibility process will now be worked out will soon
be the subject of a series of communications with them (and residents) and meetings
to ensure their cooperation. We are confident that with this significant extra funding
we can really crack this eye-sore once and for all.
As regards an improved litter and refuse collection generally around this area, the
council's contractors, Veolia, have now committed to a new 'Public Realm Contract'
by which they are contractually responsible for maintaining a Grade A standard (ie.,
no litter or refuse left for more than brief periods). They will also provide a one off fly-tip removal service and the flats above shops problem with bins will be addressed.))
The pavement will be jet-washed periodically and cluttering street furniture regulated
in consultation with the traders.
It is hoped that local residents and traders will take an active part with the Councils
in bringing this major physical refurbishment to fruition in the interests of all, so that
the other anti-social issues can also be addressed involving the Safer Neighbourhood
Team of police also.
As you may know, I am now stepping down from being a local Fryent councillor after
twelve years working with many of you. It's been a challenging, but rewarding period
of public service and I wish to thank my fellow-councillors, George and Ruth as well
as the numerous residents with whom I have worked with over the years. I'm sure
that my replacement, Shama Tatler, will carry on the good work we have been able
to do. Best of luck for the future. Cllr Jim Moher
A while ago we trailed the discussions we were having with the Council, residents
and traders in The Hyde area to clear up the dire state of things generally - the
deplorable alleyway on Springfield Mount due to fly tipping and neglect; the litter
and other refuse street scene and the anti-social behaviour which has been so
visible in recent years. Over the years, we have tried various measures - the alley
gates, clearing the alleyway on a number of occasions - only to find it back to the
way it was in short order. We realised that it would require major funds to make any
lasting impression on the cluster of problems all feeding off each other.
Very pleased to say that we may be making serious progress at last in a holistic
approach by redeveloping this part of the Edgware Road from The Hyde to
Colindale/Burnt Oak. This will involve a range of initiatives on both sides of the A5 by
Brent and Barnet Councils and both councils are now up for it. Brent
consulted on their plans on The Hyde some months ago and very useful feedback
was received with universal welcome for many of the detailed plans. Delighted
to say that around £300,000 has now been earmarked for major road redesigns
and improvements with decluttering and re-paving, tree planting and so on, to
rejuvenate the appearance of the street scene. These will be happening into
2015.
More immediately, included in this package will be another major assault on the
Springfield Mount alleyway with an upgrade/tarmacadamising of its entire length
to Council highway standard. New specially-designed entrance/exit gates will be
installed with a strict system of controlled access and CCTV cameras in
consultation with and active responsibility by traders (freeholders and leaseholders)
who own/use it. How that responsibility process will now be worked out will soon
be the subject of a series of communications with them (and residents) and meetings
to ensure their cooperation. We are confident that with this significant extra funding
we can really crack this eye-sore once and for all.
As regards an improved litter and refuse collection generally around this area, the
council's contractors, Veolia, have now committed to a new 'Public Realm Contract'
by which they are contractually responsible for maintaining a Grade A standard (ie.,
no litter or refuse left for more than brief periods). They will also provide a one off fly-tip removal service and the flats above shops problem with bins will be addressed.))
The pavement will be jet-washed periodically and cluttering street furniture regulated
in consultation with the traders.
It is hoped that local residents and traders will take an active part with the Councils
in bringing this major physical refurbishment to fruition in the interests of all, so that
the other anti-social issues can also be addressed involving the Safer Neighbourhood
Team of police also.
As you may know, I am now stepping down from being a local Fryent councillor after
twelve years working with many of you. It's been a challenging, but rewarding period
of public service and I wish to thank my fellow-councillors, George and Ruth as well
as the numerous residents with whom I have worked with over the years. I'm sure
that my replacement, Shama Tatler, will carry on the good work we have been able
to do. Best of luck for the future. Cllr Jim Moher
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Your Health Records shared? It`s up to you.
The NHS is contacting all households in Fryent and Brent about changes to how patient information is held. Leaflets explaining how the NHS uses patient information have begun to be delivered so you should be receiving something within the next few weeks.
You will receive “Better Information Means Better Care”, a leaflet explaining the benefits of sharing information about the care they have received. (You may not have noticed the leaflet as it may have looked like junk mail).There is more information on the NHS website http://www.england.nhs.uk/
It’s up to you to decide whether you want your data to be shared or not. Please look at the links for more information and make a decision. If you are happy you do not need to do anything. If you want to opt out you need to tell your GP at the practice.This informstion was provided by Brent Healthwatch and Brent Mind.
PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO OTHERS.
Fryent Councillors.
You will receive “Better Information Means Better Care”, a leaflet explaining the benefits of sharing information about the care they have received. (You may not have noticed the leaflet as it may have looked like junk mail).There is more information on the NHS website http://www.england.nhs.uk/
It’s up to you to decide whether you want your data to be shared or not. Please look at the links for more information and make a decision. If you are happy you do not need to do anything. If you want to opt out you need to tell your GP at the practice.This informstion was provided by Brent Healthwatch and Brent Mind.
PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO OTHERS.
Fryent Councillors.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
KINGSBURY AND KENTON FORUM
The next meeting of Brent Connects is scheduled to take place on:
TUESDAY 4 February 20147pmKingsbury High School
Princes Avenue
Kingsbury
NW9 9JR
Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council will be discussing the council's budget proposals for 2014/15 financial year. This is an excellent opportunity to question and raise issues of concern with the Leader, Cllr Butt and Cllr Ruth Moher - Lead Member for Finance and Corporate Resources and Deputy Leader of the council. You can also hear about the difficult choices facing local government in the current economic climate and our proposals to continue to maintain high quality services for our residents.
TUESDAY 4 February 20147pmKingsbury High School
Princes Avenue
Kingsbury
NW9 9JR
Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council will be discussing the council's budget proposals for 2014/15 financial year. This is an excellent opportunity to question and raise issues of concern with the Leader, Cllr Butt and Cllr Ruth Moher - Lead Member for Finance and Corporate Resources and Deputy Leader of the council. You can also hear about the difficult choices facing local government in the current economic climate and our proposals to continue to maintain high quality services for our residents.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
CRACKDOWN ON DUMPING
Fryent Councillors are warning flytippers or residents who dump rubbish they face a fine of up to £50,000 or 5 years' jail if they are prosecuted after Brent Council launched a major new campaign to crack down on flytipping.
Brent is stepping up its enforcement actions across the borough and blitzed Willesden town centre on 18h. December with officers checking traders were not flytipping and giving out information to residents about reporting the problem.
Brent prosecuted 15 people for envirocrime offences from October 2012 to September 2013. Two people who were prosecuted for flytipping were fined £1,000 with £1,700 costs. In the same period, 19 people in Brent were given a formal caution for flytipping, and 259 fixed penalty notices for envirocrime were issued which in total came to around £29,000.
Fryent Councillor Ruth Moher, Brent`s Deputy Leader said:
"Residents are sick of flytippers blighting the streets around Kingsbury and rightly expect us to crack down. That's why I'm warning anyone who leaves a mattress or old TV in the street what the consequences could be. It won't stop with legal action because we will also name and shame offenders as a deterrent to others who may try it.
"Brent Council is determined to clean up the borough's streets and have our town centres as clean as possible. I'm appealing to residents to play their part as well and report flytipping if they see it."
If you see flytips report them here: www.brent.gov.uk/flytipping
Brent is stepping up its enforcement actions across the borough and blitzed Willesden town centre on 18h. December with officers checking traders were not flytipping and giving out information to residents about reporting the problem.
Brent prosecuted 15 people for envirocrime offences from October 2012 to September 2013. Two people who were prosecuted for flytipping were fined £1,000 with £1,700 costs. In the same period, 19 people in Brent were given a formal caution for flytipping, and 259 fixed penalty notices for envirocrime were issued which in total came to around £29,000.
Fryent Councillor Ruth Moher, Brent`s Deputy Leader said:
"Residents are sick of flytippers blighting the streets around Kingsbury and rightly expect us to crack down. That's why I'm warning anyone who leaves a mattress or old TV in the street what the consequences could be. It won't stop with legal action because we will also name and shame offenders as a deterrent to others who may try it.
"Brent Council is determined to clean up the borough's streets and have our town centres as clean as possible. I'm appealing to residents to play their part as well and report flytipping if they see it."
If you see flytips report them here: www.brent.gov.uk/flytipping
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Travellers arrive in Roe Green Park
Late last night about 20 traveller caravans arrived in Roe Green Park. Council officers have started the process to remove them by taking legal action. They have also requested help from the Police who can use other powers to remove them when requested by the landowner, in this case, the Council.
Brent provide a traveller site close to the North Circular Road near the Ikea retail outlet so it is disappointing that this group have decided set up a camp in a local park.
Fryent Councillors
Brent provide a traveller site close to the North Circular Road near the Ikea retail outlet so it is disappointing that this group have decided set up a camp in a local park.
Fryent Councillors
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