Author Archives: Rob Dyke

Brent Dog Control Order Consultation

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Rob Dyke

Brent Council Parks Service has a legal duty to consult on the proposed dog control orders before they are introduced. The formal consultation runs from Monday, 28 March 2011 until Friday, 29 April 2011. If you would like to comment … Continue reading →

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Octavia development on Thames Water site

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Rob Dyke

Octavia Housing propose to develop the Thames Water site at the south side of the park. Octavia development site plan On the 10th of Feb, Octavia held a meeting with GPCC and NW2 at Cricklewood Homeless Centre. Octavia brought their … Continue reading →

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Open Meeting 19th March

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Rob Dyke

The GPCC will hold an Open Meeting at the Sports Pavillion on Saturday 19th March at 11am. Come and find out more about what is planned in the park for 2011. Changes to Brent Parks Services… New sports facilities… Family Fun … Continue reading →

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Sports Facilities in the Park

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Rob Dyke

Sarah Hawken, Sports Development Manager at Brent Council, wrote to us recently about the sports facilities in the park. I’ve updated the Sports Facilities page and linked to them from the menu.

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Open Meeting 19th March

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Rob Dyke

The GPCC will hold an open meeting on the 19th March. Hear from Brent Parks Service about the changes in our park over the coming year. Help plan for Gladstone Park Family Fun Day 2011 Find out more about The … Continue reading →

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Tennis courts to be renewed.

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Rob Dyke

The subject of resurfacing the remaining Tennis courts adjacent to Dollis Hill Lane has been discussed at regular GPCC meetings in the past. Brent Council propose to do just that. The renewal will incorporate four new Junior Courts along with … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Memorial Day

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Rob Dyke

In a quiet corner of Gladstone Park is a moving a memorial to the Holocaust. “The bound figures writhe in permanent agony, a testimony to the horror of horrors” writes Julian Kossoff in The Telegraph. “Its random setting amid the daffodils … Continue reading →

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LEAF tree planting and Happy Birthday Norah

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Rob Dyke

A big turnout in Gladstone Park saw Norah plant a tree to commemorate her 90th birthday on 14 February 2011. You can read Norah’s message of thanks and see more pictures on the NorthWestTwo website.

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Harrow Observer on Parks Service cuts

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Rob Dyke

The Harrow Observer has a story on the budget cuts at Brent Council and the expected effect on Parks services in the Borough.

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LEAF London Tree Planting

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Rob Dyke

Brent Council has been awarded £4,000 to plant around 30 plain trees in Gladstone Park as part of the LEAF London campaign. LEAF London is a partnership campaign by the Mayor of London to protect the capital’s trees and encourage … Continue reading →

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