| Good news: (a) that the betting shop application at 1 Walm Lane was refused by the Licensing sub-committee. Thanks to all (200+) who objected. (a) that the Nest opened on Wednesday. Hope this will improve the environment around the station.  Anti-Social Behaviour Just been to interesting meeting organised by active local residents, Clare Richardson, Teresa Allen and Claudia Donaldson to pressure Police, TFL and Council to improve the situation around WG tube. Hope it will be effective. Alongside, relevant information for reporting Anti-Social Behaviour; who to report to; what to report Reminder: Cuppa with a copper Tomorrow Sat 20 Jun 11:00 – 12.00, Gail’s Bakery, 82 Walm Lane Sun 21 Jun 2026 15:00. The Library at Willesden Green, 95 High Road Willesden local Safer neighbourhood teams will be around Willesden Green Library and High Road for community engagement events This is an opportunity for residents to speak with officers, raise any concerns, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter to them and the community.  Reminder Friends of Gladstone Park Today Saturday, 20 June, Tea and cake in the park Saturday 20 june 2- 430pm. Everyone welcome, Between the Pavilion and Oliver Road entrance More info in the FOGP newsletter:  Reminder: Mapesbury Dell Wild Day 2026 Next Sunday 28 June. All invited to annual community celebration in the beautiful Mapesbury Dell. Sunday 28 June 2026 12:00pm – 4:00pm Mapesbury Dell, 10–12 Hoveden Road Admission Free Bring family, friends and neighbours for an afternoon of fun, wildlife and community spirit. Current Local planning applications. For details search Brent Planning and type in ref no in Appn reference no field; Application 26/0745 134a Walm Lane Comments by 6 July Proposed demolition of bathroom and living room, erection of single storey side to rear extension and single storey outbuilding in the rear garden of the ground floor flat. Application 26/1393 142 Walm Lane. Comments by 9 July Proposed installation of automated vehicular sliding gate and pedestrian gate along front boundary and enlargement of existing dropped kerb. Application 26/1143 85a Dartmouth Road. Comments by 9 July Proposed replacement of existing single-glazed timber sash window with double-glazed timber sash window to rear of ground floor flat Other Links. Police contact. Cricklewood&Mapesbury@contact.metengage.co.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 8 June; RPO free concert Libraries, Arts, Heritage. 11 December Cricklewood Community Library: Link Metroland Cultures. June 26 update Brent Environment Network; May update: local action Kilburn: update 10 June Willesden Green Town Team. Website Ashford Place https://www.ashfordplace.org.uk Brent Cross Town: March update; House of Life at Willesden Jewish Cemetery; events Gerry Weston https://www.mapra.org.uk |
