Extra support for residents struggling with the cost of living, more than a thousand new trees and late-night antisocial behaviour patrols are coming to Brent, as residents’ priorities receive a big boost.
Nine major projects were greenlit by Brent Council’s Cabinet on Monday 8 September, as it allocated over £8 million from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy.
Coming soon:
- Over £5m towards improving streets, parks and public spaces
- More anti-social behaviour officers to patrol high streets late into the evenings and on weekends, helping to keep our town centres safe
- A new cultural programme, Brent Beats and Roots, to celebrate the borough’s ever-evolving identity and cultural roots
- £400,000 towards supporting residents struggling with the cost of living
- 1,500 new trees planted across the borough
- New street lighting, rain gardens and plants for Church End and Roundwood – delivered as part of the Green Neighbourhood project
- Extra classroom space and a new cafe for students taking adult education courses with Brent Start
- Secure bike and scooter parking for Kingsbury, plus a new public art mural –delivered as part of the Green Neighbourhood project
The funding comes from money raised from developers building in the borough. A portion of this levy is specifically set aside to address the local impact of new construction and is guided by community priorities.
