Tokyngton kids to get their zip wire back

The zip wire in Monks Park/River Park has been broken for several years. What used to be a source of enjoyment for local children was a sad sight with the platform used as a makeshift table for drinkers and their takeaways. Tree branches had grown and tangled with the wire and the seat was missing.

 I had previously advised local children to ask their parents to contact Tokyngton councillors to ask for action but nothing was done.

Last week in the litter strewn park I took pictures of the zip wire and a curious boy rode up on his bike to give his opinion:

 Amazingly despite the long years of neglect Brent Council came right back the same afternoon:

 What a coincidence but welcome all the same.   The next step will be to ensure litter bins are emptied regularly and children have access to the play equipment that is too often occupied by adults.

 
 

Add some colour to a miserable day! African-Caribbean Market at Monks Park 1-8pm today & tomorrow

 

Issues around sale of Tokyngton Library to Islamic Cultural Association

The Brent Executive will tomorrow decide whether to sell the closed down Tokyngton Library in Monks Park to the Islamic Cultural Association for an undisclosed sum.

The week before last the Kilburn Times reported that an argument between leader of the Council, Muhammed Butt, and another Labour councillor, had been behind the ill-feeling in the Labour Group which contributed to rumours that Butt's leadership would be challenged. In the event an agreement to show mutual respect was agreed.

Brent Council's Register of Interests shows that Cllr Muhammed Butt has previously declared an interest in the Islamic Cultural Association, which is co-located with Monks Park Masjid at 72-74 Harrow Road. He declared an interest as a Trustee of the Association  on 25.08.2009, removed it on 04.2.10, declared it again on 18.03.2011 and removed it again on 07.06.12.

Residents fight for park wardens

Local community rally to keep their park warden

Park Area Residents Campaign (PARC) has been formed to fight for the retention of a full-time park warden in Brent River Park. The Park covers Tokyngton Recreations Ground (Monks Park), St Raphael Open Space and the wild area around the Stadium Trading Estate.

PARC are a  broad  non-political alliance who fear that the area will degenerate and become unsafe if the warden is removed.

To find out more and to support the campaign go to their website HERE