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Brent Council
Barnet Press has published 14 stories involving Brent Council, from July 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
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- 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.
Edgware3 min readTrust 46 · Craft 85 · Hype 15 - World
Willesden Green Surgery shortlisted for national NHS award
Willesden Green Surgery is one of nine finalists for Primary Care Provider of the Year at the 2026 HSJ Awards. The practice, led by Dr Muhammad Najim, achieved a 90% patient experience score, with its reception team receiving a perfect 100% helpfulness rating, the only large practice in England to do so.
4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 80 · Hype 35 
WorldBrent and Ealing record most HMO fires in London as inspections rise
Brent and Ealing had the highest number of fires in houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) in London between January 2025 and July 2026, with 31 and 29 incidents respectively. Brent Council called the figures concerning and said it inspected over 5,000 properties last year to improve safety standards.
5 min readTrust 62 · Craft 95 · Hype 38
WorldBrent children’s inactivity costs NHS £5.2bn as playground funds announced
Only 42% of Brent’s children are classed as active, while 38% of Year 6 pupils are overweight or obese. The Labour government has pledged £18m to create and renovate playgrounds in deprived areas, as physical activity is estimated to save the NHS £5.2bn annually.
4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
Property & Planning · Golders GreenRevised plans for Golders Green’s former Gwalia Club flats submitted to Brent Council
Brent Council has received an application to alter the approved plans for the former Gwalia Working Men’s Club in Golders Green. The proposal, reference 26/1174, requests revisions to internal flat layouts and improvements to fire and ventilation systems. Residents have until the consultation closes to comment.
Golders Green5 min readTrust 25 · Craft 38 · Hype 70
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- World
Brent Council overspends £18.3m on social care and homelessness
Brent Council reported an £18.3 million overspend for 2025/26, covered by reserves. Adult social care and housing services accounted for the deficit, with homelessness applications up 40% and 1,400 households in temporary accommodation. Councillors called for government intervention.
5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 60 · Hype 50 
WorldWembley Flat Plans Face Objections Over Conservation Area
Plans for a new six-storey block of 20 flats in Wembley Hill Road have drawn over 20 objections from residents. Concerns include strain on infrastructure, impact on the Wembley High Street Conservation Area, and the absence of affordable housing.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Property & Planning · Burnt OakWembley Home May Become Children's Care Facility
A residential property at 27 The Grange, Wembley, could be transformed into a children's home for three young people in care. The proposal has been formally submitted for consideration by Brent Council.
Burnt Oak2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
WorldBrent Council spends £138,000 on bridge painting
Brent Council is spending £138,000 to clean and paint a railway bridge near Alperton Underground Station. The project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, has drawn criticism from a local councillor who deems it a "disgraceful waste of money".
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
WorldNew Queensbury pub nears opening after demolition
A new pub, The Queensbury, is nearing completion in Willesden Green, replacing a beloved establishment demolished after a ten-year preservation battle. Developers secured approval in November 2019 for 48 flats and a ground-floor pub.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
WorldBridge Park Centre Redevelopment Costs Soar
The redevelopment of Bridge Park Leisure and Community Centre faces substantial cost increases, with Phase 1 now estimated at £53.5m, up from an original £50m for both phases. The council plans to allocate £39m from Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funds.
4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 55
WorldHendon Flats Plan Submitted to Council
Plans have been submitted for a new development at 316 Neasden Lane, Hendon. The proposal includes demolishing an existing rear outbuilding to make way for a three-storey building containing three residential flats, along with new facilities for storing refuse and bicycles.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15