Support Wembley Asylum Seekers on Monday - Holiday Inn, Empire Way, Wembley Park 6-7pm

 From Wembley Asylum Seekers (click on image to enlatge)

The Holiday Inn is off Empire Way - walk from Wembley Central or Wembley Park stations or 18, 83  or 182 bus.

Wembley Matters had warned about potential threat from Tokyngton developments after July 4th floods

 

The current and proposed buildings for the area between the Bakerloo line and Harrow Road at Stonebridge Park station. Upper photo is Stonebridge Place and the lower the new Argenta House which replaces the two storey building opposite Stonebridge Park station (white roof on the Stonebridge Place image). Wembley Brook joins the River Brent here.

 

The floods at Tokyngton Avenue on July 4th were not publicised on other media but Wembley Matters reported LINK:

[Developments] will involve concrete aprons close to the brook area and contrasts starkly with the River Brent to the east on the other side of the River Brent where a flood plain has been retained as open space in Monks Park and St Raphaels Estate.

I am afraid Tokyngton residents may not have seen the last of the flooding.

A Brent Council spoksperson said they were not called to the incident but will be seeking to understand the causes. Meanwhile Chris Whyte of the Environment Department said,  'If there are specific and unusual causal factors, then we would be happy to look into these.'  Chris.Whyte@brent.gov.uk

 

EXTRACT FROM DRAFT LOCAL PLAN

 

Wembley Brook and River Brent are potential sources of flooding and the majority of the site is within Flood Zone 3. Part of the site is within including extensive flood zone 3b (functional floodplain). Development, other than water compatible uses, will not be acceptable within functional floodplain. Any flood modelling from applicants which seeks to justify a revision to the functional floodplain boundary will need to be agreed by the Environment Agency.

 

Questions are now being asked about the alleged rerouting of the Wembley Brook  by the developers of Argenta House and whether this had permission.

 

On April 23rd 2022 Wembley Matters asked, 'How many people know about the big (very tall) changes ahead for this corner of Tokyngton ward?'  LINK  

The early proposals for Argenta House were covered on August 14th 2019: 'Let's build a 24* storey housing block on a flood plain close to Brent's most polluted road...' LINK

 

 

ITN London reports residents' suggestions that building works blockage may have helped cause Tokyngton Avenue flooding

 

 

The tower to be erected on the Argenta House site opposite Stonebridge Station. Wembley Brook flows on the site.

Tokyngton Avenue Floods - update from Brent Council

 

The Fire Brigade, the council and the Environment Agency worked overnight to clear the flooding and support affected residents.

Five fire engines helped pump out floodwater and the council’s rest centre supported 20 residents.

This morning, Point Place, Tokyngton Avenue, and Argenta Way reopened and families affected by the flooding in Tokyngton Avenue were able to return to their homes. The rest centre has now closed.

With more rain expected this weekend, the Environment Agency, supported by the council, is working around-the-clock to bolster the flood preventative measures in the area, ensuring that three industrial pumps and more hoses remain in the area ready to deploy if required.

Is Brent Council able to meet all its obligations under the Building Safety Act by next month's deadline? Some questions.

 The Grenfell fire and the subsequent inquiry highlighted to role of local authorities in ensuring the safety of residents. The deadline is now the 29th of September 2023 for the council to meet all their obligations incorporated in  The Building Safety Act and more importantly  for tenants through The Fire Safety Order.

I missed the deadline for the last Questions to Brent Council and will be resubmitting them for the next Full Council but the urgency is such I am also publishing them here:

 

QUESTIONS TO BRENT COUNCIL

 

Q1-Do the council know the details of the residents who cannot evacuate without help, or those whose first language is not English as part of any emergency arrangements in each of the 40 buildings in scope?

 

Q2-Can you describe the details of the construction methods in each of the buildings in scope?  

 

Q3-Can you provide the access and means of escape, including travel distances, in all the buildings in scope?

 

Q4-Can you identify all the Building Safety risks in each of the buildings in scope?

 

Q5-Can you provide the maintenance and inspection schedules for every building in scope using The Golden Thread of information? LINK

 

Q6-Can you set out the emergency plan for each building in scope, including their evacuation strategy?

 

Q7 Please set out your complaints system and that how you will operate an effective mandatory occurrence reporting system?

 

Q8- Are you now able to publish a risk assessment for each of the buildings in scope?

 

Q9- Do all fire doors in every building in scope meet the full standard of fire prevention? 

 

Q10-Do you know if any of the buildings in scope have any structural issues and can you provide full details of the utilities they use and if any of them impact on common parts of the building, or evacuation plans? Does fire stopping meets the appropriate standard so that compartmentation is not compromised?

 

Q11- Have you identified the 'responsible person' for each block?

 

 

Some local councils appear to be ahead of Brent in terms of their public information on the  responsibilities of landlords including councils. This is from Tower Hamlets:

 

 

Tokyngton Avenue/Stonebridge Park Station floods - trapped man rescued from van, 14 people evacuated. Flooding in Kenton too.

Torrential rains had Stonebridge Park locals walking knee deep in water today #Wembley pic.twitter.com/SbRhZUHUs7

— UB1UB2 West London (Southall) (@UB1UB2) August 2, 2023

 

From Brent Council

2 August - 6.30pm update

This afternoon’s extremely heavy rainfall has overwhelmed the existing flood preventive measures in place and unfortunately a number of households on Tokyngton Avenue have been flooded.

The Fire Brigade are currently on site with five fire engines, along with council officers and a team from the Environment Agency.

If your home has been affected and you need somewhere to go, the council has setup a rest centre at Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley Park, HA9 0FJ.

If you are affected and need help please call 020 8937 1234.

Point Place, Tokyngton Avenue, and Argenta Way are closed due to flooding. The 112 and 440 bus routes towards Ealing are being diverted by TfL.

We will post further updates as they become available. HERE

There are suggestions that debris from nearby building sites causing blockages may have contributed to the flooding as well as paved over gardens.

Flooding in Kenton too:

 

Don’t forget our raw sewage overflows in #Kenton pic.twitter.com/PMLWGhTrZB

— Cllr Sunita Hirani 🦋👩🏽‍🔧 (@SunitaHirani1) August 3, 2023

Road closures from noon on Sunday for FA Community Shield: Kick-Off 4pm AVOID WEMBLEY AREA

 From Brent Council

Wembley Stadium will be hosting the FA Community Shield this Sunday 6th August.

Manchester City v Arsenal Kick-Off 4pm.

 

Timings

 

Doors will open from 1pm and road closures will be in place from 12 noon.

 

We expect the area around Wembley Stadium to be very busy before and after the event so please avoid the area if you can unless you have a ticket.

Event day parking

 

Event day parking restrictions will be in place from 8am to midnight on main roads and from 10am to midnight on residential roads.

 

If you have a paper permit, please make sure you clearly display it in your vehicle. If you have an electronic permit, you do not need to display this.

 

Drink-free zone

 

We want to create a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

To crack down on anti-social behaviour, we will be enforcing a ban on street drinking in the streets around Wembley Stadium before these matches, as part of the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

If we find anyone drinking on Olympic Way or in the surrounding streets, they will be asked to hand over their alcohol and enforcement action may be considered. 

 

Jamaica Indepedence Day - celebrations and health checks Friday 4th August 3pm-9pm