The upgrades will occur between Cecil Avenue and The Triangle, marking the final stage of improvements that have been ongoing for several years. …reports Asian Lite News
Replacing old, leaky drainage systems that have been damaging the road surface mean that Wembley High Road will be closed for 18 weeks starting from Monday 13 January 2025.
After discussions with local traders, TfL, and other stakeholders, the council decided to delay the start date to avoid clashing with the busy Diwali and Christmas periods. The road is expected to reopen around mid-May 2025.
The upgrades will occur between Cecil Avenue and The Triangle, marking the final stage of improvements that have been ongoing for several years. These improvements have included enhanced footways, street furniture, street lighting, and trees.
Councillor Krupa Sheth, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “I recognise that closing an important section of the road is not ideal for residents and businesses. That is why we have listened to feedback and pushed back the start date to after the busy Diwali and Christmas periods. These upgrades are vital for the future of the road and residents can look forward to a very smooth ride down Wembley High Road once work is completed around the middle of May.”
This phase will take longer than the previous resurfacing done in July, as it involves deep digging to rebuild sections of the street and replace the old drains. During the closure, emergency vehicles and buses will still have access to Wembley High Road.
The council will do everything we can to minimise disruption and complete the upgrades as quickly as possible. The work will be undertaken by GW Highways Ltd, working on behalf of the London Borough of Brent.
The council has said it will minimise disruption and complete the upgrades as quickly as possible. The works will be carried out by GW Highways Ltd on behalf of the London Borough of Brent.
New community wellbeing hub
The New Horizons Centre, located on the former New Millennium Day Centre site on Robson Avenue, is set to open its doors to residents in January, offering an expanded range of support services. In response to changing needs and a decline in the use of traditional day services, the centre is being transformed into a wellbeing hub to provide enhanced support for residents.
Online registrations are already open for the new Community Wellbeing Service, which builds on the success of the pilot project at Bridge Park Community Centre. This initiative, a partnership between the council and Sufra NW London, is designed to support low-income households with access to affordable groceries, healthy meals and 121 support.
The relocation will allow the service to gradually expand from two days a week to five, enabling it to help even more residents and offer additional support services to those in the programme.
In addition to the Community Wellbeing Service, from next month the centre will offer a range of new services and facilities including: Brent Hubs, a community garden, an arts space, immigration advice and debt support.
Current day centre users will soon be welcomed back to a refurbished space and will continue to have access to the services they already use, along with the new facilities.
Throughout 2025, the centre will welcome more new services, including: family housing needs services and employment support. Councillor Fleur Donnelly-Jackson, Cabinet Member for Resident Support and Culture, said, “There is hope on the horizon at our new centre, designed to uplift our community and provide essential support for a brighter future. By bringing a variety of services together under one roof, the New Horizons Centre will make it easier for people to access the vital help they need during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. We are excited to welcome the Community Wellbeing Service and Brent Hubs to their new home in the New Year and look forward to introducing additional services throughout 2025, providing even greater wrap-around support for residents.”
Rajesh Makwana BEM, Executive Director, Sufra NW London, said, “Sufra is delighted to be expanding the Community Wellbeing Service at The New Horizons Centre. We’ll be providing a wide range of services to members – from grocery shopping and freshly cooked meals, to welfare advice and holistic wellbeing support. By working with Brent Council and other partners, we are confident that we can improve financial resilience, health and wellbeing for residents, whilst building a vibrant sense of community in the space. Please do get in touch if you would like to find out more about the many volunteering opportunities available at the centre.”
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