Brent Council faces headlines after a deadly stabbing at its Civic Centre; in London, it governs Brent’s local services and planning.
A 17-year-old man has died after a stabbing at Brent Civic Centre in Wembley, north-west London. Police have secured a Section 60 stop-and-search order in surrounding wards as officers investigate the incident and urge the public to stay away from the site.
Local councils will gain new powers to block gambling venues on high streets as the government scrambles to curb gambling harms. The reform scraps the old aim-to-permit rule, placing decision-making in the hands of councils and communities. Campaigners say the change strengthens local voice, while opponents warn of rising online gambling and potential oversights.