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Courts · BrentCouncillor calls for Wembley Stadium review of Marilyn Manson performance
Wembley Stadium is in dialogue with a Brent councillor over Marilyn Manson's planned performance in 2027, following calls for the booking to be reviewed due to multiple sexual assault allegations against the artist.
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Courts · BrentBrent Councillor Urges Wembley to Cancel Marilyn Manson Gig
Brent councillor Anton Georgiou has asked Wembley Stadium to cancel Marilyn Manson's upcoming performance as a support act for Slipknot. The call follows multiple allegations of sexual assault and psychological abuse against the artist, with concerns raised about the message the booking sends to survivors.
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South Kilburn residents endure dust and noise from regeneration
Residents of Brent's South Kilburn estate are facing ongoing disruption from dust and noise due to a large-scale regeneration scheme. The project, led by Brent Council, is expected to continue until 2040, with Ballymore now appointed as the lead developer for the next stage.
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Courts · BrentSpice Klub nightclub closed after Wembley shooting
Spice Klub nightclub in Wembley has been issued with a closure order and had its licence suspended after a 24-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds. The Met Police applied to Brent Council for the measures following the incident on October 3.
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Policing · BrentPolice called to Gladstone Park over erratic driving reports
Officers responded to reports of vehicles being driven erratically in Gladstone Park on 14 October. No arrests were made at the time, and Brent Council has set a deadline for the vehicles to vacate the premises.
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Community Safety · BrentCaravans drive erratically in Gladstone Park
Several caravans were reportedly seen driving erratically and at speed on footpaths within Gladstone Park on October 14. A concerned dog walker described the driving as dangerous and suggested police should be dispatched to the area.
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Community Safety · BrentBrent Council grants Wembley NFL fan zone licence
Brent Council has approved a licence for a one-day NFL fan zone at Wembley Stadium's Green Car Park. The event, organised by Wembley National Stadium Ltd, will have a capacity of fewer than 3,250 attendees and a limit of four alcoholic drinks per person.
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Community Safety · BrentBallymore appointed to complete South Kilburn regeneration
Brent Council has appointed Ballymore as the sole developer for the remaining phases of the South Kilburn Regeneration Programme. The scheme aims to replace 1960s housing with around 2,400 homes, including over 1,400 for existing residents, after previous delays.
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Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaCampaigners prepare legal action over Kensal Green gasworks development
Campaigners are preparing legal action against St William's development of 789 homes on the former Kensal Green Gasworks site. Concerns include airborne toxins, unexploded bombs, and the transport of toxic waste along Harrow Road.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · BrentNursery operator admits £92k fraud against Brent Council
A former nursery operator has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering after claiming over £92,000 for children who did not attend her Cricklewood nursery. Pauline El-Amrati will serve a suspended sentence and complete rehabilitation activities.
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Courts · BrentWembley property managers fined £100,000 for safety breaches
Two property managers have been ordered to pay £100,000 in fines and costs after 21 people, including a baby, were discovered living in a dangerously overcrowded and unsafe house in Wembley. Brent Council uncovered numerous fire safety breaches and poor living conditions.
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Community Safety · BrentBrent Council urged to act on dangerous e-bike riders
Residents in Alperton, Brent, are demanding action from Brent Council regarding the dangerous use of e-bikes, scooters, and pedal bikes. Concerns include excessive speed, pavement riding, and lack of safety gear, prompting calls for targeted enforcement and vehicle confiscation.
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Transport Crime · BrentBrent Council urged to scrap 20mph limit on Preston Road
A Conservative councillor and 88 residents have petitioned Brent Council to reinstate a 30mph speed limit on parts of Preston Road. The council states casualty figures have nearly halved since the 20mph limit was introduced in 2018.
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Community Safety · LondonWembley nursery staff left unchecked, Ofsted finds
Ofsted has identified significant safety failures at Blossom Patch Nursery in Wembley, where staff were found to be working without proper checks. This puts children at risk, with weaknesses in leadership and curriculum also noted.
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Violent Crime · BrentBrent Civic Centre closed as murder investigation continues
Brent Civic Centre and Wembley Library remained closed for a second day as police investigate a fatal stabbing. A young victim was found with stab wounds on Tuesday afternoon and pronounced dead at the scene. A Section 60 order has been put in place.
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Community Safety · BrentBrent Council receives five new HMO applications
Brent Council has received five new applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) this month, including a proposal for a nine-bedroom property in Wembley that could house up to 16 people. The council recently introduced a new licensing scheme for smaller HMOs.
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Community Safety · BrentBrent Council and police face calls to act on Alperton biker meet-ups
Residents in Alperton, Brent, are demanding action over weekly motorbike gatherings on Beresford Avenue, which they say cause persistent noise, litter and dangerous driving. Brent Council and police acknowledge the issue but enforcement remains limited, with the problem now referred to a multi-agency group.
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Community Safety · BrentAlperton residents demand action as weekly bike meets disrupt Beresford Avenue
Residents of Alperton’s Grand Union housing development say weekly motorbike gatherings on Beresford Avenue cause excessive noise, dangerous driving and litter. Brent Council and police confirm the issue is under review by a multi-agency group, but locals report little visible enforcement despite long-standing complaints.
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Community Safety · BrentBrent councils gain power to block new betting shops after rule change
Brent residents and councils can now refuse new betting shops after the government removed the ‘aim to permit’ rule from the Gambling Act 2005. The change follows a campaign by Brent Central MP Dawn Butler, who highlighted the borough’s 81 licensed gambling venues, outnumbering supermarkets in 17 wards.
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Community Safety · BrentBrent tops London for HMO fires as council tightens licensing
Brent Council has recorded the highest number of fires in houses of multiple occupation in London over the past 19 months. The borough, which has one of the capital’s largest HMO stocks, introduced stricter licensing in 2025 after inspections found dangerous conditions in many properties.
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