Labour leadership candidate Rt Hon Ed Balls MP takes the theme of University Challenge to ask some uncomfortable questions to the Con / Dem Government Education Ministers, One of which is Brent Central MP, Sarah Teather. Also highlighted was the two Education Ministers’ Oxbridge backgrounds with Michael Gove being referred to as ‘Gove, Lady Margaret [...]
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Recent Visit to the Neasden Swaminarayan Temple
After receiving an invitation from the BAPS Neasden Swaminarayan Temple, I attended an event last night in which the Temple congratulated all newcoming Councillors. I received a tour of the complex which has now established an iconic status all across the globe. The Temple has also been selected as the Brent emblem and will feature [...]
Wembley Stadium Event Day Parking Restrictions apply: Sunday 6th June
Wembley Stadium Protective Parking Scheme Restrictions will apply throughout the Wembley Stadium Event Day Zone from 8am until midnight on main routes, and 10am until midnight in residential areas within the 1.5 mile radius of Wembley Stadium on 6 June 2010. Anyone who is parked illegally within the event day zone will be issued with [...]
Congratulations Paul Boateng
Former Brent South MP Rt Hon Paul Boateng has been appointed to the House of Lords. In 1997, Paul became the UK’s first black Government minister. He was first elected to Parliament in 1987. Paul stepped down as an MP in 2005 to become Britain’s high commissioner in South Africa, paving the way for Dawn [...]
Get involved in Black History Month
Brent’s Black History month Brent Black History Month (BHM) is a fun, friendly, family festival that will celebrate black history and culture in a range of Brent’s libraries from 1 to 31 October 2010. The festival is a vibrant and hugely popular month of events and an integral part of Brent’s festival programme. How to get involved We [...]
RIP Rudi Vis
Former Finchley and Golders Green MP Rudi Vis has sadly passed away following his battle with cancer. He did not contest the 2010 election due to ill health. Prior to Rudi’s election victory in 1992, his seat had been held by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher since 1959.
Councillor Harbhajan Singh is the new Mayor of Brent
Councillor Hari Singh, Member for Welsh Harp Ward, has been appointed as the new Mayor of Brent. His wife Mrs Kawal Singh OBE has assumed the position of Mayoress. The Mayor’s charities for 2010 / 2011 are: Asian People’s Disability Alliance St Luke’s Hospice Shooting Stars Read his pre 2010 local election profile on the [...]
