How do you feel about Kilburn? We have started a Kilburn Conversation using a robust software called pol.is. The aim of the conversation is to gather your opinions about Kilburn, what is good and what could be improved… Having met many of you, it is clear that the opinion of many is not taken into …
Had the pleasure of meeting Shivan of Azad Jewellery recently. The business is located in the Kilburn Mall at 221 Kilburn High Road. They offer a very wide range of gold and silver jewellery and currently offer 50% off silver jewellery. They are not only retailers but also provide the following services: They specialise in …
Kilburn is full of great people, businesses and organisations. We cannot let a minority destroy our neighbourhood What a week for Kilburn! Sadly our great neighbourhood is degrading rapidly and nobody seems to care! We will look first at what authorities have a responsibilty for Kilburn and what will change with the new parliamentry consituencies, …
I was quite surprised by the press release of Sadiq Khan today that states that he has hit the Council Housing targets that he previously set. See press release here. The document provided some official government statistics that do not neccessary tell the same story… We can’t speak for the totallity of London but will …
What a delight to see the Sir Colin Campbell reopening its doors on the 30th April 2023. Had the pleasure of meeting Ricky, the new manager today. The refurb of the pub is still not fully completed but it is promising. The pub is much brighter and has been decluttered. The snug corner by the …
Sir Colin Campbell reopened under new management! Read More »
We have had confirmation today that all remaining businesses that trade in the 1964 shop units in Kilburn Square have had notice to quit by the end of April 2023. This is to allow for the redevelopment of the shop units. At long last one might say, as these units have never been maintained and …
Back in August 2022, we started an anonymous Kilburn Conversation to gauge how you feel about Kilburn. Here is our post then. We thank all who have contributed and if you have not yet, you can still contribute here. We started the conversation with 35 statements to get it going and did not expect your …
We keep on hearing about the initiatives that both Brent and Camden are taking to build more Council Housing stock. However one should look at the evolution of the Council owned dwelling stock over the years. Despite all the PR announcements and great photo opportunities the Council Owned dwelling stock has reduced between 2019 and …
Council Owned Dwelling stock evolution from March 2019 to March 2022 Read More »
This week is Empty Homes Week 2023, a week dedicated to highlighting the need to bring back empty properties into use. Both Brent and Camden Councils have been tweeting about privately owned properties that they have helped to bring back into use. Brent and Camden sample tweets. Their communication concentrates on bringing back empty privately …
Following the disastrous situation created for many of us this weekend, please ensure Thames Water compensate you! Anybody who has had their water supply interrupted for 12 hours or more is entitled to £30 compensation per 12 hours of interruption of supply. See compensation page. We have been contacted by numerous people in other areas …
Brent Council have put a planning application for infills in the Kilburn Square Estate, just off Kilburn High Road. For months, what has been called “consultations and design workshops” have been taking place, with residents and neighbours views mostly ignored. The infills would reduce significantly the available green spaces and increase the population density drastically. …
Kilburn Square Estate- Open letter from Resident. Read More »