Brent Green Party - Recent Media and Press Releases

1 Oct 2009 Local transition town launch Letter published in Brent Times by Brent Central parliamentary candidate outlining local party support for transition towns movement. Also avaiable here (page 32).
1 Oct 2009 Local school funding Letter published in Brent Times by Brent North parliamentary candidate outlining Green Party position on state run local schools. Also avaiable here (page 32).
6 Aug 2009 Manipulation of ACF minutes Letter published in Wembley Observer series exposing the manipulation of the minutes of the Kingsbury area consultative forum. Countersigned by two residents.
9 July 2009 Masterplan consultation Letter published in Wembley Observer and Brent Times insisting upon honest Council consultation on Wembley masterplan.
2 July 2009 Local school places Letter published in Wembley Observer outlining Green Party position on local school places.
23 April 2009 Lib Dem position on high rise Letter published in Wembley Observer questioning consistency of Lib Dem opposition to high rise in the borough.
20 April 2009 Council Glyphosphate plan criticised Story in Harrow Times criticising Council plans to reintroduce herbicides. Green Party news.
6 April 2009 ASDA campaign success Brent Green Party victory over Asda danger lorries reported in Harrow Times April 2009 with Asda apology. Also reported in Wembley Observer and Brent Times editions.
26 Feb 2009 ARK school stall Letter published in Wembley Observer and Brent Times series questioning suitability of new Academy.
27 Jan 2009 BBC bias and Gaza Letter in Guardian criticising BBC decision not to broadcast Gaza appeal.
22 Jan 2009 Israeli assault on Gaza Letter published in Wembley & Harrow Observer series condemning Israel's offensive on Gaza.
18 Dec 2008 Consultation at a price Letter published in Brent Times series questioning transparency of graffiti consultation focus group.
13 Nov 2008 Save our Town Hall Letter published in Wembley Observer series criticising the Council's civic centre plans on four fronts. Countersigned by two residents.
13 Nov 2008 Contest in the offing Letter published in Brent Times series challenging incumbent MP on his record - by Parliamentary candidate for Brent North.
13 Nov 2008 Sustaining local shops not supermarkets Letter published in Brent Times series challenging local councillor over supermarket plans.
6 Nov 2008 Renewable energy in the home Letter published in Harrow Times advocating renewable energy by the parliamentary candidate for Harrow West.
23 Oct 2008 Climate crisis Letter published in Wembley & Harrow Observer series comparing the economic crisis to the planetary one. For more on our economic alternative please see Green New Deal.
16 Oct 2008 ASDA danger lorries Letter published in Wembley & Harrow Observer series alerting readers to official ASDA response to danger lorries.
16 Oct 2008 ARK school spin Letter published in Wembley & Harrow Observer challenging ARK about adequacy of school accommodation.
9 Oct 2008 Save our Town Hall Letter published in Brent Times series calling on consultation over plans for Listed Town Hall.
2 Oct 2008 Diversity and equality Letter published in Wembley & Harrow Observer series addressing Council-sponsored public debate on multiculturalism, integration and security.
2 Oct 2008 Integrated transport Letter published in Brent Times series about lack of reliable information on train and bus journeys from Wembley Park.
25 Sept 2008 Wasteful to demolish Letter published in Harrow Times criticising demolition plans as unsustainable.
18 Sept 2008 Weed clearing Letter published in Wembley & Harrow Observer series criticising Labour call for reintroduction of Council herbicide use.
14 Aug 2008 Asda deliveries [paper edition] Story in Wembley & Harrow Observer series updating readers on our 'campaign against danger lorries'. [ed. paper has misattributed title of "leader"]
7 Aug 2008 School places Letter published in Wembley Observer series about school places .
3 July 2008 Arguments against temporary Academy places Letter published in Brent Times series arguing against the temporary Academy.
3 July 2008 Brent Greens uncover river pollution Letter published in Wembley Observer highlighting polluted Gaderbrook stream in the borough.
19 June 2008 Democratic deficit over schools policy Letter published in Wembley Observer and Brent Times highlighting democratic deficit at Council meeting.
29 May 2008 Asda deliveries and political calendar Letter published in Harrow Times thanking recent voters and criticising Brent Council for silence over Asda deliveries.
17 April 2008 Anti-social behaviour Letter published in Harrow Times about anti-social behaviour.
3 April 2008 Brent schools policy Letter published in Wembley Observer criticising Council decision to press ahead with temporary Academy.
27 March 2008 Helicopter nuisance Letter published in Harrow Times calling for public log of helicopter use, including police flights.
27 March 2008 Candidate thanks Green voters Letter published in Brent Times series thanking voters of Queens Park.
7 February 2008 Heathrow expansion Letter published in Brent Times series highlighting opposition to Heathrow expansion.
31 January 2008 Stop and Search Letter published in Evening Standard criticising proposals to increase stop and search.
31 January 2008 Heathrow expansion Letter published in Wembley and Harrow Observer series highlighting opposition to Heathrow expansion.
31 January 2008 Heathrow expansion [alternative link] Letter published in Harrow Times highlighting opposition to Heathrow expansion.
1 Nov 2007 CCTV debate needed Letter published in Wembley and Harrow Observer questioning wisdom of Lib Dem-led CCTV campaign.
13 Oct 2007 Outdoor education programmes Letter published in Independent about the promotion of outdoor education for children.
6 Sept 2007 Asda deliveries and pedestrian safety Letter published in Wembley and Harrow Observer series highlighting pedestrian danger from Asda deliveries.
3 May 2007 Helicopter nuisance Letter published in Wembley and Harrow Observer series questioning helicopter usage by police.
14 March 2007 Climate action can't wait Letter published in Evening Standard addressing climate change action in a global context.
1 February 2007 Stadium street furniture and light pollution Letter published in Wembley and Harrow Observer series highlighting adverse impact of Stadium on suburban environment.
26 January 2007 Energy saving in the home Jean Lambert MEP joins Brent Greens to highlight energy efficiency in the home.
24 January 2007 City Academy plan Letter published in Willesden & Brent Times calling upon Council to reverse City Academy plan.
30 November 2006 Joined-up train plans needed [alternative link] Letter published in Wembley and Harrow Observer series questioning whether replacing Metropolitan line trains is the best way to improve wheelchair access - pound for pound.
18 August 2006 Racial profiling Letters published in the Guardian and Evening Standard supporting Ali Desai's comments about racial profiling.
26 July 2006 Energy saving article Way I see It column in Times Series West London editions outlining energy saving measures from environmental, technological, economic and political perspectives. Highlights solar panel petition of Mapes House.
30 March 2006 Harrow candidates Letter published in Harrow Times highlighting Oxford Green stewardship of council finances
22 March 2006 Council tax rebanding Letter published in Willesden & Brent Times calling upon Council to speak up about council tax rebanding.
9 March 2006 Socially smart transport Letter published in Willesden and Wembley Observers examining the techonological upshot of a Department of Transport report.
22 February 2006 Green local democracy Letter published in Willesden & Brent Times contrasting Brent's Blairite ideology with true local democracy.
16 February 2006 Party political one-upmanship Letter published in Willesden and Wembley Observers criticising the subordination of the public good to party political one-upmanship.
15 February 2006 Political mistake by Brent Letter published in Willesden & Brent Times criticising Brent council for no-show at local public meeting.
9 February 2006 Local shops not supermarkets Letter published in Harrow Times drawing attention to the likely impact of a new supermarket on local business.
2 February 2006 Stop-and-search and race Letter published in Willesden and Wembley Observers criticising race-based stop-and-search policing.
26 January 2006 Colour-blind kindnesses Letter published in Willesden and Wembley Observers criticising racial comment in aftermath of Mr ap Rhys Pryce killing.
25 January 2006 CCTV not the answer Letter published in Willesden & Brent Times series questioning CCTV campaigner in aftermath of killing
14 November 2005 Renewable alternatives Letter published in London Metro proposing practical renewable energy in the home.
9 November 2005 Skyscraper politics Letter published in Brent and Kilburn Times questioning Brent leader's political imperatives over skyscraper.
3 November 2005 Education, Education, Market Letter published in Harrow Times criticising the government's market-led educational reforms.
2 November 2005 Congestion charging Letter published in Brent Times about the long-term justification for cutting road congestion.
27 October 2005 Skyscraper agenda Letter published in Willesden & Wembley Observers questioning Brent's skyscraper agenda for Queens Park.
12 September 2005 Chemical toxins Letter published in London Metro criticising government inaction on chemical toxins.
5 August 2005 Stop-and-search and race Letter published in Evening Standard criticising government and police for ignorant stop-and-search proposals.
7 July 2005 Neasden pollution Letter published in Willesden & Wembley Observers about air pollution in the borough.
7 July 2005 Revenue protection on buses Letter published in Willesden & Wembley Observers questioning Revenue Protection episode.
29 June 2005 Green votes in Brent Letter published in Brent Times about the Green vote in the council by-elections and general election of 2005.
27 May 2005 Muslim candidates Letter published in the Muslim News criticising their general election listing of 'Muslim candidates' as presumptious and counterproductive.
14 April 2005 Brent East anti-war credentials Letter published in Guardian in response to Qureshi and Teather anti-war denials.
7 April 2005 Greens against cheap tactics Letter published in Willesden & Wembley Observers outlining Green Party's positive proposals on immigration and race.
30 March 2005 New Labour's Brent South shortlist Letter published in Brent Times Series about Labour selection shortlist for Boateng's successor
19 March 2005 Wolfowitz nomination Letter published in Guardian about Bush's nomination of Wolfowitz for World Bank
22 February 2005 Public-Sector Pensions Letter published in Guardian about public-sector pensions.
17 February 2005 CCTV Syndrome Letter published in Willesden & Wembley Observers questioning CCTV effectiveness.
3 February 2005 Ken meets the Greens Report by Local Party Convenor on City Hall reception
28 January 2005 Clarke on Terrorism Letter published in Evening Standard criticising Clarke's lassiez faire attitude towards terror suspects.
26 January 2005 What looks like Cronyism Letter published in Brent Times Series about Mayor's appointment of New Labour parliamentary candidate as adviser. Resulted in publication of reply from Mayor and follow-up letter from S Ali.
14 January 2005 Rab and Law Letter published in the Daily Star about state-sponsored lethal battalion in FBI-copycat fatigues.

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