| Petition (on WG station shopfronts) update Clare Richardson reports that TfL and Places for London are now providing information, and things are finally starting to move. Shop 1: The lease completed on Monday and the tenant will now move into the fit-out stage. This unit will operate as a convenience store. Shops 7 & 9: These are expected to complete within the next two to three months, subject to the tenant finalising fit-out approvals for their Licence to Alter and the installation of the relevant utilities. This will be a high-quality independent coffee and gifting offering. The remaining units will be used as pop-up spaces. If you know of any local businesses that may be interested in trialling a pop-up unit, message clare at clarerichardson1@mac.com. Clare is also waiting for Brent’s Town Centre Manager to provide a more detailed response to requests regarding the outside space and how it can be made safer, friendlier, and greener — including ideas such as market stalls, green space, and improved community use.  Bridge tunnel signage in Cricklewood Lane has been refreshed with colourful artwork. The original tunnel signage was installed by the Cricklewood Town Team over 10 years ago with permission from Network Rail and is regularly cleaned by residents. However, water ingress and graffiti eroded the paintwork, which has now been restored. This project was funded by High Street and Places (HS&P) Capital Grant Fund. Cricklewood Town Team commissioned Wood Street Walls to deliver the artwork. Willesden Green station gardening team A keen team of, mostly young, volunteers is carrying out upgrade work on the station gardens on platform 1 and 4 and Willesden Green station. They are still looking for new volunteers to help particularly with some heavy digging and pruning . If you can at some time in the next few weeks contact Shadi at: WillesdenGreenTownTeam@hotmail.com Free Compost giveaway to Brent residents. West London Waste Authority is running a free compost giveaway at Abbey Road Household Reuse and Recycling Centre on Saturday 23 May. Don’t forget to visit www.brent.gov.uk/abbeyroad before your visit to check opening times and book a slot. Appeal for books. Laurence’s Larder foodbank (Christ Church at Brondesbury, Christchurch Avenue, NW6 7BJ) is starting a book bank for their guests. They have been gifted a large number of books but by popular demand are still looking for books in the following genres: Romance, celebrity memoirs, cookbooks and children’s books. Donate Mondays 11.00am – 12.30pm; Wednesdays 10.00am – 12.00pm: Current Local planning applications. For details search Brent Planning and type in ref no in Appn reference no field; Application 26/0726 102B Dartmouth Road. Comments by 22 May Proposed single storey rear infill extension with green roof, rear lightwell, alterations to fenestration and new timber decking in rear garden of the flat.rrent Local planning applications. Other Links. Police contact. Mapesbury&Cricklewood.snt.365Group@met.police.uk (However still use 101 to report ongoing problems or 999 in emergency.) Guide to tradesmen and services: https://mapra.org.uk/local-traders Brent News: update 10 March; Brent investment Libraries, Arts, Heritage. 11 December Cricklewood Community Library: Link Metroland Cultures. 5 June update and exhibition Brent Environment Network; March update: cycling Kilburn: update 13 March Willesden Green Town Team. Website Ashford Place https://www.ashfordplace.org.uk Brent Cross Town: March update; Gerry Weston https://www.mapra.org.uk |
