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<item><title>Brent celebrates St Patricks Day</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1082</link><description>The streets of Willesden were awash with green, as Brent pulled out all the stops for the annual Brent St Patrick&apos;s Day</description><pubDate>19 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Brent woman gets four-and-a-half years for fraud</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1081</link><description>A Brent woman who used multiple identities to obtain over &amp;pound;197,000 in benefits and disability payments to fund an extravagant lifestyle has been jailed for four-and-a-half years</description><pubDate>18 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>UKs greenest civic building gets green light</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1079</link><description>Brent Council approves the planning application for the UK&apos;s greenest civic building</description><pubDate>17 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Official launch of B My Voice the Brent youth website</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1077</link><description>B my voice, the new website for young people in Brent, will be officially launched at Willesden Green Library Centre on Tuesday, 23 March from 4 to 6.30pm </description><pubDate>16 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Open evening for years 7 and 12 at Copland School</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1075</link><description>Open evening for years 7 and 12 at Copland School on 24 March</description><pubDate>15 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Roadworks update</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1074</link><description>Essential gas works taking place on Preston Road</description><pubDate>12 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>BAFTA Storyboard Workshop </title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1072</link><description>An exciting chance for children to work with Aardman Animations</description><pubDate>11 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Brent Dance Month</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1073</link><description>Are you dancing? We are definitely asking! Tell us about your dance events and get involved</description><pubDate>11 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Applications for Youth Opportunity Fund now open</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1063</link><description>Apply for project grants to help improve your community for young people</description><pubDate>5 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Brent website is one of the best in the country</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1068</link><description>Brent Council&apos;s website has been awarded the top 4 star rating in the most definitive review of UK local authority websites</description><pubDate>4 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Open day and evening at Crest Girls Academy</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1069</link><description>The Crest Girls Academy is holding an open evening and an open day for parents, carers and potential pupils</description><pubDate>4 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>St Patrick's Day in Brent 2010</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1071</link><description>Paint the town green with Brent on the real St Patrick&apos;s Day</description><pubDate>4 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Locata magazine no longer printed</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1066</link><description>The free housing magazine goes online only after 21 May</description><pubDate>3 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Marshall House to be demolished</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1067</link><description>Residents in Brent&apos;s South Kilburn estate will see big changes over the next few months</description><pubDate>3 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>The future of Alperton</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1065</link><description>We have launched our vision document for the regeneration of Alperton</description><pubDate>3 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Secondary school application outcome letters sent out</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1064</link><description>Outcome letters to be delivered this week</description><pubDate>2 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>International Womens Day 2010 in Brent</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1050</link><description>We mark International Women&apos;s Day with a conference at Brent Town Hall</description><pubDate>1 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Next Wembley Stadium event</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1059</link><description>England play Egypt on Wednesday 3 March and event day parking restrictions will apply</description><pubDate>1 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>A406 Hanger Lane closure</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1025</link><description>Hanger Lane will be closed for two nights in March</description><pubDate>25 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Free nursery places</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1057</link><description>Our scheme gives free nursery places to eligible two year olds</description><pubDate>23 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Open evening at Ark Academy</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1058</link><description>Ark Academy is holding an open evening on Thursday 11 March</description><pubDate>23 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Primary school admissions deadline this week</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1056</link><description>The deadline for admissions for reception transfer for September 2010 is Friday 26 February</description><pubDate>22 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Get involved in Respect and Brent Dance Month</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1052</link><description>Send us your expression of interest to be involved</description><pubDate>19 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Roadworks on the A406</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1053</link><description>There will be works on the A406 at Staples Corner</description><pubDate>19 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Earth Hour 2010</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1051</link><description>Support the World Wildlife Fund&apos;s Earth Hour by switching off your lights</description><pubDate>18 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Councillor Bertha Joseph suspended</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1048</link><description>Councillor Bertha Joseph has been suspended from her duties as a councillor with immediate effect</description><pubDate>9 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Wasted Spaces launches</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1047</link><description>Wasted Spaces launches in Wembley on Saturday 13 February</description><pubDate>9 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>No rise in council tax</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1044</link><description>Council tax is frozen for this financial year (2010/2011)</description><pubDate>8 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Free football training</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1041</link><description>We have joined forces with charity London Tigers to provide free football training</description><pubDate>3 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Line up for Brent St Patricks Day announced</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1043</link><description>We reveal three acts that will be performing at Brent St Patrick&apos;s Day in Willesden on March 17</description><pubDate>3 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Londoners urged to get active</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1042</link><description>Go London innovation competition goes live</description><pubDate>3 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Have your say on parenting services</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1039</link><description>We want your comments</description><pubDate>2 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Online services unavailable on Sunday morning</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1054</link><description>Essential maintenance work will take place on the Brent website on Sunday, 21 February between 8am and 12noon</description><pubDate>2 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Volunteer for children and young people services</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1040</link><description>Applications for vtalentyear, the children and young people volunteering opportunity, are now open</description><pubDate>2 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>National Apprenticeship Week 2010</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1036</link><description>It is National Apprenticeship Week and we have eight young apprentices working for us for a year</description><pubDate>1 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Next Wembley Stadium event day</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1045</link><description>Saracens play at the stadium on Saturday 13 February 2010</description><pubDate>1 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Partnership for Older People Project video is a hit</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1037</link><description>The Department of Health has featured our Partnership for Older People Project (POPP) in a short film</description><pubDate>1 Feb 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Vacancies for 2011 Census</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1038</link><description>The 2011 Census is currently recruiting for staff in Brent and neighbouring boroughs</description><pubDate>29 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Personal Best programme for 2010</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1033</link><description>Personal Best is for people who are not in work or education, but would like to gain opportunities to volunteer in their community</description><pubDate>26 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Green festival</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1024</link><description>Come along to our first ever Environmental Community Festival</description><pubDate>25 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>21 new family homes in Brent</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1028</link><description>We have been awarded &amp;pound;2m to build 21 much needed family homes on the St Raphael&apos;s Estate</description><pubDate>18 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Ark Academy rebuild update</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1029</link><description>New facilities at the Ark Academy in Wembley are set to be ready for the new academic year</description><pubDate>18 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Pioneering young volunteers celebrate first vtalentyear</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1027</link><description>The first group of young people from in and around Brent have been taking part in a new national volunteering programme</description><pubDate>18 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Tragic events in Haiti</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1030</link><description>A message from Councillor Paul Lorber, Leader of Brent Council</description><pubDate>18 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Waste collection update</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1021</link><description>Refuse and green box recycling collections update on Friday 15 January 2010</description><pubDate>15 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Severe weather snow and ice in Brent</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1008</link><description>General overview information about our services during heavy snow fall and ice in January 2010.</description><pubDate>14 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Gritting in the borough update</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1018</link><description>An update on our gritting on Wednesday 13 January 2010</description><pubDate>13 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Holocaust Memorial Day</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1032</link><description>We will be hosting Brent Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday 24 January 2.30pm to 4pm at Brent Town Hall</description><pubDate>13 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Park Parade in Harlesden closed</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1031</link><description>Emergency repairs to water mains on Monday 18 January</description><pubDate>13 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>New Year new you  </title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1023</link><description>Are you looking to make a change this year?</description><pubDate>12 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Burst water mains</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1019</link><description>Information about two burst water mains in Brent.</description><pubDate>11 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Brent youngsters win New Years Day Parade competition</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1020</link><description>They won the prestigious Let&apos;s Help London Challenge and &amp;pound;7500 for the Brent Mayor&apos;s charity.</description><pubDate>7 Jan 2010 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Brent Cross Flyover eastbound </title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1017</link><description>Update at 2.10pm. One lane of the fly over has been re-opened.</description><pubDate>24 Dec 2009 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Christmas and New Year services</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1013</link><description>Take a look at our Christmas and winter information pages for advice about the season.</description><pubDate>24 Dec 2009 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Disruption to rail and tube during Christmas and New Year </title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1012</link><description>There will be closures to the London Overground, Bakerloo Line and Jubilee Line in Brent for an extended period through the festive season.</description><pubDate>22 Dec 2009 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Gritting in the borough</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1014</link><description>Brent Council&apos;s contractors have been gritting the borough&apos;s streets around the clock since Wednesday, 16 December. </description><pubDate>22 Dec 2009 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Gas leak</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1010</link><description>There is a major gas leak at the junction of East Lane and Preston Road. </description><pubDate>21 Dec 2009 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>New term dates now available</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1015</link><description>2010/11 term dates now available for Brent schools</description><pubDate>21 Dec 2009 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Seychelles expedition opportunity for teachers</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1016</link><description>Teachers and educators in Brent schools are invited to apply for a fully-funded Educator Expedition to the Seychelles</description><pubDate>18 Dec 2009 01:00:00</pubDate></item>
<item><title>We win two IVCA Livecom awards for Brent Diwali 2009</title><link>http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/News/LBB-1009</link><description>We walk away with two gongs at the International Visual Communication Association (IVCA) Livecom for Brent Diwali 2009. </description><pubDate>18 Dec 2009 01:00:00</pubDate></item>

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