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WorldBrent Council house bought for £530k remains empty
A terraced house in Sudbury, purchased by Brent Council for £530,000 in April 2023, remains unoccupied more than a year later. Refurbishment and compliance works cost £75,360.33 (excluding VAT). The council expects occupation from October 2026.
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Local News · HarrowHospice shops face daily fly-tipping
St Luke's Hospice shops across Harrow and Brent are experiencing daily fly-tipping. Items left outside are often unsellable, incurring disposal costs for the charity, particularly at the Harrow Weald branch.
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WorldBrent Council reports £18.3m overspend amid housing and care pressures
Brent Council recorded an £18.3 million general fund overspend for 2025/26, driven by £7 million in adult social care and £11.7 million in housing services. The council made £20.4 million in cuts but warned central government action is needed to address systemic pressures.
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