More good news for Fryent residents and Roe Green park users. I have noticed from another local blogger in Wembley that the Council has leased "The Lodge" on Kingsbury Road, opposite Valley Drive and granted planning permission to convert into a local cafe.
The Lodge will be extended to provide toilets and an outside seating area for park users and cafe customers. As local Councillors we have been asking the Council to lease the empty buildings in the park to include local benefits or amenities for local residents.
Also of interest is a link below which provides a short history of "Kingsbury Manor", its Lodge and Coach House. This has been written by local Fryent resident Philip Green a respected local historian and member of Wembley History Society. http://brent.gov.uk/media/387493/Philip%20Grant,%20Kingsbury%20Manor%20history.pdf
The Lodge has been derelict for many years and was in danger of being demolished as the building was in such poor state of repair. Our new Councillor Shama Tatler said "I am delighted that the building has been saved from demolition and is going to be put to good use"
Councillor George Crane
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014
RENEW YOUR FREEDOM PASS
Your older person`s Freedom Pass will expire next year in March 2015. You should have received a joint letter from London Councils and Brent showing simple steps to renew.
You can renew online on the website www.freedompass.org or use the form on the back of the letter.
If you or someone you know has not received a letter by 31st December call 0300 330 1433.
If you have moved or the Freedom Pass holder has died e mail info@freedompass.org or use he contact number above.
You can ask a friend or family member to help if you don`t have access to a computer, or you can visit your local library. You CANNOT renew a the Post Office.
Cllr George Crane
Fryent Councillors.
You can renew online on the website www.freedompass.org or use the form on the back of the letter.
If you or someone you know has not received a letter by 31st December call 0300 330 1433.
If you have moved or the Freedom Pass holder has died e mail info@freedompass.org or use he contact number above.
You can ask a friend or family member to help if you don`t have access to a computer, or you can visit your local library. You CANNOT renew a the Post Office.
Cllr George Crane
Fryent Councillors.
Friday, December 5, 2014
FREE PARKING IN KINGSBURY
Brent Council is offering free parking on Saturday and Sunday between now and Christmas in it`s own operated car parks. So Fryent residents can use this opportunity to shop local and support local business and traders.
This offer is available on Sat/ Sun 6-7th, 13-14th, 20-21st Dec and Thurs /Friday 25 - 26th Dec. only any other times you will have to pay.
So please try and support your local businesss and traders this Sat 6th December and "Shop Local"
Other Council owned car parks at the following locations are also free, the machines will be covered.
Elm Road, Lonsdale Avenue, Neasden, Preston Road, Salusbury Road, St Johns Road ,Wendover Road, Barham Park
This offer is not available for "on street" parking.
Fryent Councillors
This offer is available on Sat/ Sun 6-7th, 13-14th, 20-21st Dec and Thurs /Friday 25 - 26th Dec. only any other times you will have to pay.
So please try and support your local businesss and traders this Sat 6th December and "Shop Local"
Other Council owned car parks at the following locations are also free, the machines will be covered.
Elm Road, Lonsdale Avenue, Neasden, Preston Road, Salusbury Road, St Johns Road ,Wendover Road, Barham Park
This offer is not available for "on street" parking.
Fryent Councillors
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
A Cycle Strategy for Brent
What do you think?
Brent Council is developing a cycle strategy for Brent. It`s aims is to make Brent a borough where everyone can cycle safely with confidence. It has devised a questionnaire to understand the needs of people of all ages and abilities from every section of Brent`s diverse communities to see cycling as a good option for everyday travel.
What are the most important factors in making Brent a place that is great to cycle in?
Can you help - please let us know?
The questionnaire is available online at www.brent.gov.uk/consultation or you can find a paper copy at Kingsbury Library - no postage is necessary.
The consultation closes on 19 th December 2014.
Fryent Councillors.
Brent Council is developing a cycle strategy for Brent. It`s aims is to make Brent a borough where everyone can cycle safely with confidence. It has devised a questionnaire to understand the needs of people of all ages and abilities from every section of Brent`s diverse communities to see cycling as a good option for everyday travel.
What are the most important factors in making Brent a place that is great to cycle in?
Can you help - please let us know?
The questionnaire is available online at www.brent.gov.uk/consultation or you can find a paper copy at Kingsbury Library - no postage is necessary.
The consultation closes on 19 th December 2014.
Fryent Councillors.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
CLEANER BRENT on your phone?
Have you heard of the Cleaner Brent app? As your local Labour Councillors we are constantly fighting hard to tackle the blight of fly tipping. The number of prosecutions are up, offending businesses have been named and shamed but we need more help to catch fly tippers in the ward. Now you can help fight back against this anti social behaviour.
Downloading the app "Cleaner Brent" you can quickly report problems of fly tipping in your area to the Council, who will know exactly where to go via your phone’s GPS. The Council will even send you back a report when the problem is cleaned up from it`s contractor Veolia..
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Downloading the app "Cleaner Brent" you can quickly report problems of fly tipping in your area to the Council, who will know exactly where to go via your phone’s GPS. The Council will even send you back a report when the problem is cleaned up from it`s contractor Veolia..
Fryent Councillors, Shama Tatler, Ruth Moher and George Crane
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
THE INSTITUTE'S NEW HOME IN KINGSBURY
Fryent Councillors met Greville Waterman the Head of The Institute this week. After over 100 years located in Hampstead Garden Suburb the College is relocating to Mason House, 1-3 Valley Drive NW9 9NG.
We have copied extracts from their website to show the type of organisation and what they offer below.
"Art, design and creative courses for adults and young people coming soon to Masons House, Kingsbury NW9 9NG this January."
"Our comprehensive, contemporary and exciting range of courses include: Pottery and Sculpture, Stained Glass and Warm Glass, Flower Arranging,Antique and Modern Furniture Restoration, Resin Jewellery and many more."
"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."
"Our courses range through full-time, part-time, day, evening and weekend courses. You can choose from a full 3 term course to a one day workshop."
If you want to find out more check out: www.hgsi.ac.uk or ask for a Prospectus 2015 at Kingsbury Library. We wlcome The Institue to Kingsbury and think it will be a really valuable asset for the local community and Fryent residents.
Fryent Councillers
We have copied extracts from their website to show the type of organisation and what they offer below.
"Art, design and creative courses for adults and young people coming soon to Masons House, Kingsbury NW9 9NG this January."
"Our comprehensive, contemporary and exciting range of courses include: Pottery and Sculpture, Stained Glass and Warm Glass, Flower Arranging,Antique and Modern Furniture Restoration, Resin Jewellery and many more."
"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."
"Our courses range through full-time, part-time, day, evening and weekend courses. You can choose from a full 3 term course to a one day workshop."
If you want to find out more check out: www.hgsi.ac.uk or ask for a Prospectus 2015 at Kingsbury Library. We wlcome The Institue to Kingsbury and think it will be a really valuable asset for the local community and Fryent residents.
Fryent Councillers
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Diwali celebrations at the Swaminarayan Mandir in Kingsbury
On Friday 24th October, Fryent Councillors were delighted to attended Diwali celebrations at the Swaminarayan Mandir in Kingsbury. The Mandir hosted the evening and invited local residents from the Fryent area together with members from the wider community as well as Hindu worshippers to celebrate the New Year. There was delicious food, information stalls and of course performances from members of the Mandir including the famous bagpipe band in the main hall.
The Mandir itself is beautiful and offerings of food laid out in a spectacular display. People from far and wide attended including Brent Council Leader, Muhammed Butt, GLA Member for Brent and Harrow, Navin Shah, as well as councillors from Brent, Harrow and Barnet (where the Mandir had been located before). We were also delighted to see Uma Kumaran (Parliamentary candidate for Harrow East) celebrating the New Year.
We would like to thank the Swaminarayan Mandir for inviting us to the celebrations and their warm hospitality and we look forward to working closely with them in supporting the communities in Fryent.
You can follow the Swaminarayan Mandir on Twitter on @SGadiLondon.
Fryent Councillors.
The Mandir itself is beautiful and offerings of food laid out in a spectacular display. People from far and wide attended including Brent Council Leader, Muhammed Butt, GLA Member for Brent and Harrow, Navin Shah, as well as councillors from Brent, Harrow and Barnet (where the Mandir had been located before). We were also delighted to see Uma Kumaran (Parliamentary candidate for Harrow East) celebrating the New Year.
We would like to thank the Swaminarayan Mandir for inviting us to the celebrations and their warm hospitality and we look forward to working closely with them in supporting the communities in Fryent.
You can follow the Swaminarayan Mandir on Twitter on @SGadiLondon.
Fryent Councillors.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Kingsbury and Kenton - Brent Connects
The next Brent Connects public forum covering Kingsbury and Kenton will be on:
Tuesday 4th November at 7.00 pm.
The meeting will be held at:
Sattavis Patidar Centre,
Forty Lane junction with The Avenue,
HA9 9PE
The following items will be discussed at the meeting:
· Further to the council’s launch of the Brent Borough Plan 2015-19, the meeting will feature an interactive session on emerging priorities for the new Borough Plan. We want your views on how local public services should evolve to help us plan Brent’s future
(See our blog item from Sunday 5th Oct)
· There will be a review of the Fryent and Queensbury Week of Action
· An update on Community Payback
Action points from the previous meeting are on the Bret Council website:
Fryent Councillors
Thursday, October 23, 2014
ROUGH SLEEPERS - FRYENT COUNTRY PARK - UPDATE
Brent Council officers have continued to monitor our parks and open spaces to deter "camping" and prevent the nuisance that this creates. Earlier this week we received a report reproduced below on the outcome of this joint operation.
"Five Brent parks were checked last week for tents and temporary structure, those people occupying them and responsible for rough sleeping-related nuisance and anti-social behaviour. On this occasion only a handful of shelters were found in the parks, all of which were removed.
The operation was part off Brent Council's ongoing programme of activity to address the significant escalation over the summer months of rough sleeping economic migrants erecting tents and shelters in its parks and the anti-social impacts of this.
No tents or shelters were found in Woodcock Park or Gladstone Park and only a single shelter each in Roe Green and Fryent Country Parks. Four shelters were found in The Welsh Harp. This is considerably lower than the numbers found in operations conducted in the same parks on the nights of the 11-13 September 2014."
The operation is a joined-up effort between Brent Council, the Police, UK Borders Agency, Veolia and Ashford Place, Brent's leading charity for rough sleepers. Fryent Councillors would like to pass on our thanks to those responsible on behalf of local residents.
Fryent Councillors
"Five Brent parks were checked last week for tents and temporary structure, those people occupying them and responsible for rough sleeping-related nuisance and anti-social behaviour. On this occasion only a handful of shelters were found in the parks, all of which were removed.
The operation was part off Brent Council's ongoing programme of activity to address the significant escalation over the summer months of rough sleeping economic migrants erecting tents and shelters in its parks and the anti-social impacts of this.
No tents or shelters were found in Woodcock Park or Gladstone Park and only a single shelter each in Roe Green and Fryent Country Parks. Four shelters were found in The Welsh Harp. This is considerably lower than the numbers found in operations conducted in the same parks on the nights of the 11-13 September 2014."
The operation is a joined-up effort between Brent Council, the Police, UK Borders Agency, Veolia and Ashford Place, Brent's leading charity for rough sleepers. Fryent Councillors would like to pass on our thanks to those responsible on behalf of local residents.
Fryent Councillors
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
ROUGH SLEEPERS - FRYENT COUNTRY PARK - UPDATE
Brent Council officers supported by the Police and Veolia, the new parks contractor, carried out a successful operation to remove rough sleepers from Fryent Country Park. The operation yesterday followed a walkabout with Fryent Councillor George Crane and Barry Gardiner MP and Fryent local residents on Sunday morning.
The team moved 4 shelters/encampments and cleared rubbish from the sites.
Local residents, who regularly walk in the park, are helping the Council identify new camps so wecan take swift action to get them removed.
New camps can be reported here: http://brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/sport,-leisure-and-parks/parks/report-rough-sleeping-in-our-parks/
The team moved 4 shelters/encampments and cleared rubbish from the sites.
Local residents, who regularly walk in the park, are helping the Council identify new camps so wecan take swift action to get them removed.
New camps can be reported here: http://brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/sport,-leisure-and-parks/parks/report-rough-sleeping-in-our-parks/
Sunday, October 5, 2014
BRENT BOROUGH PLAN 2015 - 2019
HAVE YOUR SAY
Fryent residents are being asked for their views on what local Council services should be provided in future. It also asks what can Brent Council do to improve the borough given the continuing squeeze on budgets.
Why are we asking residents? Your views are important, its your borough, its your council Tax, and they are your public services.
The Government have cut money that they allocate to the Council to provide services to residents of Brent. Over the last four years we have re organised the way we provide services, sometimes this has meant services reducing, like the number of libraries.
Over the next 4 years our budget is being cut even more, the total spending will have to halve by 2019, a 50% reduction. We are faced with a growing population, elderly people are living longer and more babies are being born. What do we do with less money but more demands? It is likely that some services we currently provide will be stopped or reduced or run by voluntary groups.
Should residents pay more Council Tax to pay for local services, should individual households pay for certain services? An example of this is the recent decision to charge for garden waste to be collected from next spring. Are there current Council services that people think are so important that they would pay more to keep them? Some services are statutory, this means we have to provide a service, normally due to a law being passed by Government.
We want to know what you think is most important for Brent, bearing in mind that prioritising means we will have to do less in some areas – or stop doing some things altogether. We are also looking for your ideas on how we can deliver services more innovatively, working with others to protect services – this includes working with you.
Will you help us decide, your views matter? Go to the link below and fill out the questions.
It is also likely that it will be an agenda item at the next Brent Connects to be held on 4th November 2014at the Sattavis Patidar Centre, Forty Lane, junction with the Avenue, Wembley starting at 7pm. Make a note in your diary.
Thank you for your help, and please pass on to others and suggest they help. The moe responses we get the better the representations.
http://brent.gov.uk/your-council/the-borough-plan-consultation/
Fryent Councillors,
George Crane, Ruth Moher and Shama Tatler.
Fryent residents are being asked for their views on what local Council services should be provided in future. It also asks what can Brent Council do to improve the borough given the continuing squeeze on budgets.
Why are we asking residents? Your views are important, its your borough, its your council Tax, and they are your public services.
The Government have cut money that they allocate to the Council to provide services to residents of Brent. Over the last four years we have re organised the way we provide services, sometimes this has meant services reducing, like the number of libraries.
Over the next 4 years our budget is being cut even more, the total spending will have to halve by 2019, a 50% reduction. We are faced with a growing population, elderly people are living longer and more babies are being born. What do we do with less money but more demands? It is likely that some services we currently provide will be stopped or reduced or run by voluntary groups.
Should residents pay more Council Tax to pay for local services, should individual households pay for certain services? An example of this is the recent decision to charge for garden waste to be collected from next spring. Are there current Council services that people think are so important that they would pay more to keep them? Some services are statutory, this means we have to provide a service, normally due to a law being passed by Government.
We want to know what you think is most important for Brent, bearing in mind that prioritising means we will have to do less in some areas – or stop doing some things altogether. We are also looking for your ideas on how we can deliver services more innovatively, working with others to protect services – this includes working with you.
Will you help us decide, your views matter? Go to the link below and fill out the questions.
It is also likely that it will be an agenda item at the next Brent Connects to be held on 4th November 2014at the Sattavis Patidar Centre, Forty Lane, junction with the Avenue, Wembley starting at 7pm. Make a note in your diary.
Thank you for your help, and please pass on to others and suggest they help. The moe responses we get the better the representations.
http://brent.gov.uk/your-council/the-borough-plan-consultation/
Fryent Councillors,
George Crane, Ruth Moher and Shama Tatler.
Friday, October 3, 2014
ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE ON 7th MAY2015
The way you register to vote has changed, some people say the Government has made it harder.
The system where one individual in a household can register all members is changing to a system where people have to register individually.
There is a real fear on the impact this will have on getting young people, in particular, just registered to vote.
You should have received a registration form from Brent Council, have you returned it?
If you haven`t received a letter and want to vote next year go to www.gov.uk/registertovote or phone 0208 937 1372 ask for Electoral Registration.
Your vote counts - don't lose it.
Fryent Councillors
The system where one individual in a household can register all members is changing to a system where people have to register individually.
There is a real fear on the impact this will have on getting young people, in particular, just registered to vote.
You should have received a registration form from Brent Council, have you returned it?
If you haven`t received a letter and want to vote next year go to www.gov.uk/registertovote or phone 0208 937 1372 ask for Electoral Registration.
Your vote counts - don't lose it.
Fryent Councillors
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Rough Sleepers in Fryent Country Park
Residents have rightly raised concerns at the dramatic increase in rough sleeping in Fryent Country park and Roe Green park.
Sleeping in parks overnight contravenes park bye laws.
A joint operation between Brent Council, Ashford Place, a local Voluntary charity, and Brent Police has already been undertaken a few weeks ago. The operation removed tents and various temporary structures, bedding, rotting food and general litter, helped by Veolia the Council contractor.
Most of the Rough sleepers in the park are economic migrants from the EU seeking work in the UK to send money home. They are avoiding costly rent by sleeping in the park. Brent Council is not unsympathetic to people wanting to earn a living but sleeping in the park and everything this brings is unacceptable. We have to consider the majority of residents who want to enjoy our parks and open spaces in a safe pleasant environment.
Another night operation is planned next week, any local intelligence on sightings can be left here using the comment button. Alternatively use this link http://brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/sport,-leisure-and-parks/parks/report-rough-sleeping-in-our-parks/
Fryent Councillors.
Sleeping in parks overnight contravenes park bye laws.
A joint operation between Brent Council, Ashford Place, a local Voluntary charity, and Brent Police has already been undertaken a few weeks ago. The operation removed tents and various temporary structures, bedding, rotting food and general litter, helped by Veolia the Council contractor.
Most of the Rough sleepers in the park are economic migrants from the EU seeking work in the UK to send money home. They are avoiding costly rent by sleeping in the park. Brent Council is not unsympathetic to people wanting to earn a living but sleeping in the park and everything this brings is unacceptable. We have to consider the majority of residents who want to enjoy our parks and open spaces in a safe pleasant environment.
Another night operation is planned next week, any local intelligence on sightings can be left here using the comment button. Alternatively use this link http://brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/sport,-leisure-and-parks/parks/report-rough-sleeping-in-our-parks/
Fryent Councillors.
Monday, September 29, 2014
CHANGES TO WASTE SERVICES IN BRENT
A recent decision by Brent Council
executive will introduce a new charge of £40, forty pounds, per annum to
collect garden waste. This will be an
optional charge, which means you the resident will decide if you want to pay or
not. Senior Citizens will be eligible for a 20% discount. You can also agree to
share a green bin with your neighbour and share the cost. The cost works out at
less than 80 pence per week.
Why are we doing this?
Government cuts mean we have
to find 53million pounds of savings this year. This means cutting out some
services and charging for others. It means difficult choices on where we spend
limited resources. We also need to increase recycling to reduce overall waste
collection that goes to expensive landfill. (See previous blogs on the need to recycle)
We do not have to collect
garden waste as a statutory service for nothing; many other Councils have levied
an annual charge for years or do not collect at all. Not every house in Brent even has a green bin,
including many in Fryent.
Weekly Food waste collection.
A new initiative will be the
introduction of a new weekly collection of food waste. Every household in Brent,
approx. 11000, and 8500 in Fryent will receive a new 23 litre sealable food
waste container. A new recycling vehicle will collect food waste and dry
recycling, your blue bin waste, ever week which will increase re cycling and
save money. How? Any recycled waste is £70 pounds cheaper than anything in a
grey bin going to landfill. Your collection day should not change and the new
service should start in Spring next year 2015.Your Grey bin will collected
every other week as now.
But it’s your choice, you can
compost garden waste for free, you can take it to the Civic Amenity site in
Abbey Road NW10 for free or pay to keep the green bin.
We hope these changes will
make Brent a greener, cleaner borough that cares about future generations and
thinks about recycling first.
Fryent Councillors
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Fryent Week of Action
The next Week of Action in Fryent runs from Monday 29th Sept to Sat 4th Oct.
Weeks of Action are an effective way for local people to meet people from Brent Council in their locality to deal with concerns about their local area. if it is cleaner streets, safer homes, activities for youth or environmental issues in your street come and tell us about it.
Monday 29th Sept from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Outside Kingsbury Library.
Wednesday 1st October
Shree Swaninaryan Mandir, Kingsbury Road.
Sat 4th October
Morrison`s Car park, Honeypot Lane.
- Advice on Healthy Eating
- Crime prevention and Fire Safety Advice
- Clean up your area - Report "Fly Tipping Hotspots"
- Keep fit in Fryent - Outdoor gym in Roe Green Park.
Weeks of Action are an effective way for local people to meet people from Brent Council in their locality to deal with concerns about their local area. if it is cleaner streets, safer homes, activities for youth or environmental issues in your street come and tell us about it.
Monday 29th Sept from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Outside Kingsbury Library.
Wednesday 1st October
Shree Swaninaryan Mandir, Kingsbury Road.
Sat 4th October
Morrison`s Car park, Honeypot Lane.
- Advice on Healthy Eating
- Crime prevention and Fire Safety Advice
- Clean up your area - Report "Fly Tipping Hotspots"
- Keep fit in Fryent - Outdoor gym in Roe Green Park.
For more information, follow us on Twitter @Brent_Council #weekofaction or @FryentCllrs or emailmyneighbourhood@brent.gov.uk or sign up to our blog.
Fryent Councillors, Ruth, Shama and George
Monday, September 15, 2014
FRYENT WEEK OF ACTION 29th SEPTEMBER TO 4th OCTOBER
As
part of our Fryent Weeks of Action programme, Brent Council will focus on your local
area for a week and address the concerns you have about the local area such as
crime, the environment and health.
Brent
Council services will be working alongside local residents and partners like
the police, fire service and the local community to tackle issues raised by you the residents and try and make a difference locally.
You
will also have more opportunities to meet your elected Councillors and discuss local issues face to face.
During
the week events will take place at various locations: Outside Kingsbury
Library, Roe Green Park, Morrison’s Car Park , Springfield Mount / Edgware Road,
and more to be announced..
So
whether it is advice or just the opportunity to “Sound Off” look out for “Fryent
week of Action” coming to a place near you soon.
For
more information, follow us on Twitter @Brent_Council #weekofaction or @FryentCllrs
or emailmyneighbourhood@brent.gov.uk or sign up to our blog.
Fryent
Councillors, Ruth, Shama and George
Friday, July 4, 2014
Brent In Summer
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
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
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.
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