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10 stories from and about Cricklewood, mostly property & planning, business. The most recent ran on 4 September 2026.
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Property & Planning · CricklewoodBrent Council receives district-heating network plans for Kilburn Park Road
Residents in Kilburn Park Road, Cricklewood, can now view plans for a district-heating network submitted to Brent Council. The application, reference 26/2101, proposes underground pipework and individual heat connections as part of Phase 1 of the scheme.
Cricklewood4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 55- Local News · Cricklewood
Waitrose to open 18,000 sq ft store in Cricklewood this autumn
An 18,000 square foot Waitrose store is set to open on Cricklewood Broadway this autumn. Located at 194-196 Cricklewood Broadway, the supermarket is part of a wider investment by the company to reach new customers. Some local residents have voiced concerns about potential shoplifting.
Cricklewood3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Crime & Safety · CricklewoodMan sought after Cricklewood station assault leaves two spat at
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man pushed, scratched and spat at a passenger on a Sutton-bound train at Cricklewood station on 28 July 2024. A second passenger who intervened was also spat at. Police have released an image of a man they wish to question.
Cricklewood3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Transport & TfL · CricklewoodTfL begins £10.8m Brent Cross flyover renewal after 7.5-tonne weight limit
Transport for London will renew the Brent Cross flyover, which has been under a 7.5-tonne weight limit since 2022. The £10.8m project aims to improve safety and avoid £1.7bn in economic impacts over 60 years, with works starting later this month.
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Property & Planning · CricklewoodWaitrose signage plans for Cricklewood Broadway store go to consultation
Barnet Council has opened a consultation on signage plans for the new Waitrose store in Cricklewood Broadway. The 1,665 sq metre supermarket will occupy the ground floor of the Eden NW2 development, with a reduced sales area and expanded staff facilities.
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Property & Planning · CricklewoodBrent delivers 155 council homes at Cricklewood site for homeless families
Brent Council has completed Shillibeer House, a 155-home affordable housing block in Cricklewood, now home to 96 homeless households. The development is part of a larger 461-home scheme on the former Alperton Bus Garage site, delivering 40% affordable housing across four buildings up to 28 storeys.
Cricklewood5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Business · CricklewoodBrent Cross Welcomes New Stores Amidst Closures
Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set to introduce two new retail outlets, Mango Kids and a large pop-up from Oliver Bonas. This comes as the Starbucks cafe has ceased trading at the centre, and a new dessert kiosk has opened.
Cricklewood2 min readTrust 15 · Craft 44 · Hype 15
Also affecting Cricklewood
Borough-wide and national stories that name Cricklewood or bear directly on it.
Business · FinchleyWaitrose Finchley reopens after multi‑million refurbishment
Waitrose’s Finchley supermarket on Ballards Lane reopened on 4 September 2026 after a multi‑million‑pound refurbishment. Manager Edward Caswell leads 174 staff and the upgrade includes a redesigned bakery, dry‑aged beef cabinet, expanded wine range and new fish, deli and sushi counters.
Finchley2 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 30- Property & Planning · Edgware
Edgware HMO Application Faces Scrutiny Amid Wider Licensing Changes
Brent Council is reviewing five applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), with one in Edgware proposing a seven-bedroom, ten-person dwelling. This comes as the council implements a new licensing scheme for smaller HMOs, aiming to improve standards across the borough.
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Council & Politics · HendonBarnet Fly-Tipping Fines Exceed £100,000
Barnet Council collected over £100,000 in fines from fly-tippers during 2025. A total of 147 fixed penalty notices were issued as part of a crackdown involving new CCTV measures and increased patrols.
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