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WorldWembley 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.
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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".
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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.
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WorldBrent Volunteers: The Backbone of Communities
Volunteers and community organisations are essential to Brent, filling gaps where public services fall short and ensuring local voices are heard. Residents' associations and groups like the Friends of the Grand Union Canal are praised for their dedication.
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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.
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Property & Planning · HendonHendon 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.
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