Brent issues eight Fixed Penalty Notices under Public Space Protectin Orders over fireworks

 The morning after at Barham Park (Twitter image from Brent Council)

 

 

Local social media and community websites have been debating the issue of fireworks debris left in parks and open spaces as well as fireworks being set off in the early hours.

Brent Council tweeted several images including the one above and said:

Barham Park was left in a shocking state after being used used for fireworks. This prevented children from using its facilities. Thank you to the great keyworkers for cleaning this mess but please remember, it's everyone's responsibility to keep our parks tidy.

 

I understand that Brent Council had  Neighbourhood Patrols working on Tuesday night  with a focus on the Ealing Road area and One Tree Hill Park. Eight Fixed Penalty Notices were issued under the Public Space Protection Order that includes parks.

The environmental enforcement team who run the Neighbourhood Patrols are also aware of concerns.

 

Sparks fly over transfer of Roundwood Park firework display to Wembley

The ending of the annual Fireworks Display at Roundwood Park in Willesden/Harlesden has been met with anger by some residents in the south of the borough who see it as yet another example of 'Wembleyfication' - the dominance of Wembley as the regeneration and adminstrative heart of the borough, sucking resources from elsewhere in the borough. 

Certainly a move from a spacious park to the limited paved area of Arena Square (see diagram) has its drawback but in a statement Brent Council claim that sponsorship by Quintain, the US  owned developer of the area around the stadium and Wembley Park Ltd, is the only thing that has saved a borough firework display:

Due to ongoing cuts to local budgets by the government, we're working hard to keep delivering for our residents. This has been particularly felt in the budget for holding local events like our annual fireworks display in Roundwood Park.

We know that the fireworks display is an extremely popular event with residents as well as visitors from across North West London.

That’s why – working closely with Quintain and Wembley Park – we have been able to ensure that the fireworks display will go ahead at a new venue in Wembley.

The sponsorship of the event means that we can continue to host this fantastic annual event in Brent completely FREE to residents. Excellent transport links mean that residents from across Brent will be able to take part this year – we hope you can join us!

There will be performances around the square and at the Civic Centre from early afternoon and the fireworks themselves will be lit at  approximately 6.30pm on November 6th.