The Forge@ParkRoyal - Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation's (OPDC's) dedicated business support, recruitment and upskilling service - has supported six local people into employment with HS2. HS2 (High Speed 2) is a railway line that will link the biggest cities in Scotland with Manchester,...
Brent residents looking for new employment opportunities are invited to attend a series of events with industry experts this National Apprenticeship Week. Brent Works and partners are hosting a range of sessions between 6-12 February 2023. Kicking off the week, there will be an introduction to apprenticeships...
Brent Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to work together with residents and community groups to start delivering the next phase of the ambitious Green Neighbourhoods programme. The seal of approval for the Green Neighbourhoods action plans is the culmination of an extensive engagement programme...
Kim Wright is the new Chief Executive of Brent Council. Brent’s Senior Staff Appointments Committee has recommended Kim for the Chief Executive role following a rigorous and competitive recruitment process. Kim has been Chief Executive of Lewisham Council since October 2019 where she led the council’s response...
Goalkeeping legend, Dave Beasant, was among the crowd celebrating at a groundbreaking ceremony for 99 new council homes in Church End, Brent. The former Premier League star, who grew up in the neighbourhood, came along to the event on 16 January to support the start of...
Imbiba, the UK’s leading leisure, lifestyle and entertainment investor in growth brands has announced the first close at c.£70m of its new £90m fund, and completed its first investment into Little Houses Group. Little Houses Group is the brainchild of Charlie Gardiner, founder of award-winning hospitality...
Telford Homes has been given the green-light for its proposals to redevelop Alperton Bus Garage. Brent Council has approved Telford’s plans for a mixed-use redevelopment of the site, providing a total of 461 units in three blocks. The units will be provided in the blocks as follows: ...
Claremont Park in Brent Cross has been shortlisted for a prestigious environmental architecture award. The New London Awards 2022, sponsored by the London Mayor, have selected Claremont Park in the shortlist for the Public Spaces category. Claremont Park is the first of seven parks that form part...
The Brent Cross Community Fund has awarded £40,000 to 11 local charities aimed at supporting people across a range of issues and activities. The fund has been going since 2019, and has so far given £140,000 to charitable causes. Winners of the grant include: · a group supporting...
Work has begun on a scheme to build 440 flats next to the new Brentford FC and London Irish stadium in West London. The project is a joint venture between the leading housing association L&Q and house builder Hill Group, and is on the site of...