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Brent Council
Barnet Press has published 6 stories involving Brent Council, from July 2026 to July 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
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 · BarnetWembley 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.
Barnet2 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 55 · Craft 50 · 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 50 · Hype 35
Property & Planning · Burnt OakBridge 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.
Burnt Oak4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
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 50