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Foodbanks, Many people will be relying on foodbanks to supplement supplies as cost of living crisis bites this winter. If you can support them our local ones are:
The Sufra Foodbank is also starting a winter warmer coat drive. They are looking for donations of mens, womens, and children’s winter coats; all sizes. Good condition only. Drop them off at the main Sufra building, 160 Pitfield Way, NW10 0PW, Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. Or, probably more conveniently, take to the PCC (Pakistani Community Centre. Marley Walk between 11am and 3pm on Tuesdays.
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Help for households /Cost of Living Payment
If you claim certain benefits or tax credits, you may be eligible for an extra payment to help with the cost of living. If you’re eligible, payments will be made automatically. More at link
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Healthy nutrition. Have email from a nutritionist working for Beezee Bodies. They provide free support for local families to make healthy changes to their lifestyle. This service supports children, parents and families. Brent Council have commissioned them to provide support for children aged 5-15 years old and their families living in Brent who are outside the healthy weight range. They offer a range of services from online support to fun and interactive group classes and free physical education sessions. More detail and to self-refer, go online to www.beezeebodies.com
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Application refused. The application to demolish the garage adjacent to No 3 Dawlish Road has been refused. They may appeal though
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 The sheep are back on the green space outside B&Q in Cricklewood (with addition of a ram). One of them (not sure which!) was financed by MapRA. Congratulations to people from the NW2 residents team who repaired, painted and reinstalled them. |
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Camden’s Black History. Talk by Emily Momoh (Camden Black History lead) about 8 individuals of African or Caribbean origin, who lived , worked or studied in Camden. West Hampstead Ccmmunity Centre, Friday 11 November, 730pm. Tickets £6 /(£3 concession). Book on EventBrite (event name “We were here”)
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Mindfulness workshop. November 7 November 2pm to 3.30pm at Ashford Place (60 Ashford Road). Free, just go along.
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Current local Planning applications
(For details search Brent Planning New items in red)
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- Appn 22/3518, Whixall House, Exeter Road. Comments by 17 November
Removal of existing rear conservatory and verandah, single storey side extension, external metal staircase and two single storey structures on the front elevation that were once porch entrances and replacement of roof as a mansard structure, construction of two single storey rear extensions, a full height side extension set down from the principal roof, a two-storey gabled front entrance extension, re-cladding of the existing structure and replacement of existing windows to dwellinghouse
- Appn 22/3289, Sheldon Lodge, Sheldon Road. Comments by 8 November
proposed demolition of existing conservatory, rear roof extension and one front rooflight and erection of single storey rear extension, rear dormer window roof extension with two Juliet balconies and four new front rooflights
- Appn 21/4175, 69 Walm Lane. Appeal against Brent Planning refusal. Comments to Planning Inspetorate by 23 November
Retrospective permission for front decking seating area and retracting canopy and proposed increase in flat roof height to accommodate mezzanine and alterations to shopfront
- Appn 22/3430, 50 a-c Keyes Road. Comments by 10 Novemberr
Replacement of existing roof coverings and rooflights to block of flats
- Appn 22/3436, 204a-e Walm Lane. Comments by 10 November
Replacement of existing roof coverings and rooflights to block of flats
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Police contact. NWMailbox-.SNTMapesbury&Cricklewood@met.police.uk.
(However still use 101 to report ongoing problems or 999 in emergency.)
Brent vaccination schedule. Link
Virus Support information. https://www.brent.gov.uk/covidtesting
Guide to tradesmen and services. https://mapra.org.uk/local-traders
Ashford Place https://www.ashfordplace.org.uk/;
Cricklewood Library update
Latest from Brent Council What’s been happening
Culture in Brent: Halloween Reading
Brent Environment Network Newsletter: Spring, new leaf
London National Park City Network Newsletter
MapRA Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/mapesburyRA
Gerry Weston https://www.mapra.org.uk/
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