In response to the formal letter from the leaders of the Liberal Democrat and Green Groups on Brent Council, Kim Wright, the CEO of Brent Council, has decided that the right thing to do is to listen further before a decision is taken on removal of the Indoor Track at Willesden Sports Centre. The potential loss of the track, one of only a few in London, has led to a huge campaign of Track Academy members, local residents, athletes and sports clubs using social media, press and tv coverage and a rapidly growing petition.
Kim Wright said:
The decision on the final configuration, including whether the indoor running tube space is retained for athletics or reconfigured as proposed, is delegated to the Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy who plans to make that decision by 25 November 2026.
The Council is inviting representations on the proposals from existing and recent past users of Willesden Sports Centre. All representations previously received will be taken into account, so nobody needs to repeat or resend anything they have already sent us. Any further representations should be sent to leisure@brent.gov.uk by 5pm on Friday 20 November 2026, and will be considered before any decision is taken.
Mary Mitchell, leader of the Green Group on Brent Council said:
This is very welcome news and a huge testament to the community who use the track. We hope that the Council will recognise the value that the track provides and will continue to support and invest in the youth services that Brent so desperately needs.
Anton Georgiou, leader of the Lib Dem Group said:
I'm pleased that Brent Council has decided to backtrack on its decision to demolish the much-loved indoor track at Willesden sports Centre
The climbdown is a direct result of a community-led campaign, which brought togaeher track users, Track Academy, Queens Park Harriers, residents and the Liberal Democrat and Green Council Groups.
