There was a significantly larger turnout than might have been expected at the Consultation Meeting about the proposed SEND 16-25 Facility at the Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre (WHEEC) on Wednesday. Attendance was higher than many of the consultations held for multi-million regeneration projects, showing how important the Centre and the SEND provision is to local people.
People crowded into one of the WHEEC classrooms to see the 7 panels outlining the plans. I was gratified to see the primary classrooms and separate toilet facilities for primary school pupils in the draft floor plan for the new building. The continuation of an environmental studies facility for primary school pupils was something that Brent Green Party members, Brent Friends of the Earth, Brent Parks Forum and many individuals had campaigned for. It is so important for a new generation that will be faced with climate breakdown and the biodiversity crisis. PETITION HERE
Conversation was animated and questions detailed over issues such as the horticultural features, potential loss of mature trees, parking, security and more.
Aside from building design is the devising of a strategy for a sustainable future for the WHEEC and plans for community use and shared building management.
Brent Council has kindly provided a copy of the Display Boards below so that those unable to attend can study them and submit their views:
Depending on your broadband speed the boards may take a while to download:
Comments have to be in by June 17th 2026 FILL IN THE FORM HERE
Contact: jas.yembra@brent.gov.uk
